Cities of Georgia. The ancient city of Christian culture is Mtskheta. How to get there, architecture and archaeological excavations of Mtskheta.

The architecture of the city of Mtskheta consists mainly of buildings erected in the period from the VI to the XI century. It is believed that it fully reflects the genius and sophistication of the Caucasian architecture of the Middle Ages and indicates the high development of culture in Georgia.

Jvari Monastery Temple, Built between 605 and 642, it is considered one of the oldest buildings in Georgia. The temple is located on the top of the Jvari mountain, after which it got its name. The view of the temple is magnificent. The shape of the temple is similar to the shape of a cross inscribed in a square base and topped with a dome on an octagonal drum. The Jvari temple is perfectly combined with the green decoration of the trees.

In addition to the Jvari Temple, several other religious centers are located and accessible to visitors on the territory of Mtskheta. Among them are the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the Samtavro Monastery, the Antiochian Church.

Few people know, but the ruined city of Armazi is located opposite Mtskheta. Its ruins attract few tourists, but the excavations carried out here and the historical artifacts found by archaeologists have left a significant mark on the history of the state. Unique finds, including ruins of the Bronze and Iron Age, gold and silver jewelry. In addition to these treasures, human burials of the Middle Ages and funerary traditions were found and studied by archaeologists.

Tracing the history of Rome and Georgia, you can find out that in 65, during the expedition of Gnaeus Pompey to Transcaucasia, the Romans rebuilt the long stone Pompey bridge over the Kura River. The bridge was reliable and strong until the time when hydroelectric power stations began to be built in the 20th century. The water level began to rise, and the bridge collapsed.