In ancient times, the semi-legendary Kingdom of Colchis was located on the territory of Samegrelo, followed by the independent state of Egrisi (IV-VI BCE). Christianity first appeared here in the...
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Caucasians. Adjarians. Batumi region
It is believed that Batumi is located on the site of one of the Greek colonies on the coast of Colchis. The ancient Greeks referred to its surroundings as Batus...
Caucasians. Tiflis. Gunsmith and Musha
The word “musha” is a variation of the Armenian word “mshak”, meaning “worker.” This was the term used in the Caucasus to refer to porters at markets, docks, and railway...
Caucasians. Imeretian
In 131 AD, the Kingdom of Lazica was formed in the territory of Imereti as a vassal of the Roman Empire. In the III century AD, Lazica gained independence and...
Tiflis. Selling vegetables on Maidan
Maidan is the historical name of the oldest square in Tbilisi. The square is located on the bank of the Kura River. The name likely comes from the Turkic language,...
Snow blockade clearance
The Georgian Military road has been known since ancient times, as it is one of only two routes through the Greater Caucasus range. In his essay on Iberia, the ancient...