Dzalisa Archaeological Site, Georgia

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Carole Raddato
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published on 07 December 2023
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Dzalisa is an archaeological site in Georgia dating back to the ancient kingdom of Iberia. It is situated in the Mukhrani valley, some 20 kilometres (12.4 mi) northwest of Mtskheta, and features remnants of a fortified city and various structures. The site can be identified with the Zalissa mentioned by Claudius Ptolemy (c. 100 to c. 170 CE) as one of the principal towns of Iberia. This archaeological settlement bears witness to the urban development of Iberia in the first centuries CE.

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

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