The Rustavi Historical Museum was founded in 1950 by archaeologist Gogi Lomtatidze.
Rustavi is only 30 km from Tbilisi. If you are tired of the capital's sights and wonder what to see in Georgia, it makes sense to arrange a trip to the Rustavi Historical Museum. The institution is more than half a century old.
Georgia is famous for its rich and ancient history, the country has been repeatedly involved in many armed conflicts, crowned alliances, it is a country of kings, castles and, of course, delightful nature. Numerous influences of other nations have left an indelible mark on the cultural image of the country, to better understand where the original Georgian traditions, it is worth a visit to the museum of local history.
In the city of Rustavi there is a museum of local history with items found during archaeological excavations throughout the country, here you can find both household items and elements of applied folk art of the ancestors. There is something to see in Georgia to get to know this sunny country much better, get to know the traditions and customs.
The museum was founded by Gogi Lomtatidze, a famous archaeologist and scientific researcher. In 1950 the building was equipped as a museum, and just three years later, in 1953, the museum opened its doors to visitors.
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The sights of Georgia are often the object of close attention of archaeologists; the most extensive work took place in the 20th century. Objects from various eras have been found on the territory of the city of Rustavi, some even dating back to before our era. All materials found by archaeologists were placed in the Rustavi History Museum, and today there are over 28,000 exhibits. These are earthenware decorated with ornaments, glass made according to ancient secrets of Georgian craftsmen, military armor and swords made of bronze, also coins dated back to 12-13th centuries were found. Thanks to the work of historians and archaeologists today we have a complete picture of how people lived and conducted their life in the most beautiful places in Georgia.
The entrance to the museum is not free. To visit the museum you have to pay a symbolic fee of 2 GEL (about 46 rubles) on weekdays from 11:00 to 17:00. There are wonderful guides at the museum, who will be glad to tell you about the exhibits and share the legends of these places. All the exhibits are signed in Russian and Georgian. This is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Adults can learn more about the history of the country and the origins of its traditions and mentality, and young visitors will learn many exciting legends of this sunny country with passion.
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28000 экспонатов выставлены в этом Историческом музее в городе Рустави,что в 30 км. от Тбилиси.Основал этот музей учёный археолог
Ломтатидзе в 1950 году.Просторные,красивые залы.Опытные экскурсоводы расскажут много интересного о разных находках,что были обнаружены при раскопках в разных уголках Грузии.Это предметы быта,украшения из золота и серебра,монеты и множество интересного.Не пожа-
леете побывав в этом замечательном музее.Отличная статья,мне понравилась.