Armaziskhevi Archaeological Site, Georgia

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Carole Raddato
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published on 27 November 2023
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1st-century CE six-apse pagan temple on the left and 3rd-century CE wine cellar on the right, complete with qvevris (large earthenware jars buried under the ground for fermentation and storage).

Armaziskhevi Archaeological Site, Mtskheta, Georgia.

Armaziskhevi is a historical site in Georgia associated with the ancient town of Armazi. It was a significant settlement in the early history of the country. Armazi dates back to the 4th century BCE and was an important centre during the ancient Kingdom of Iberia. The area contains archaeological remains, including the ruins of a citadel, a palace, and a temple.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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