Megaliths in Georgia: Abuli, Shaori and Stone Sites

Find out where the megaliths are located in Georgia⬇️

Georgia is full of unexplored and stunning places. Tourists are attracted by grandiose landscapes, mysterious caves and treasures among the mountains, as well as unexplored ancient buildings.

One of these unexplained by science structures are megaliths. Unliftable stone blocks, stacked in a strong, reliable wall. Who built them? What are they for? Let's try to find answers in our article.

What is a megalith?

Megaliths are stone structures that are not connected to each other. The stability of the structure was ensured by the weight of the stones, the specific technique of laying them, and possibly the special shaping of the edges. The most famous megalith in the world is Stonehenge in England.

Sometimes, megaliths include individual stones and piles of stones stacked on top of each other. In some megaliths, the stones are so tightly packed together that it appears as if there are no gaps. However, this is not the case. Up close, you can see large holes where you can fit your hand. However, this does not affect the stability of the structure.

Where are the megaliths located in Georgia?

The regions of Georgia where megaliths have been discovered are Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo-Kartli. These incredible structures stretch from the west to the east of the Caucasus Mountains, forming a single line.

There is still no answer as to why they are located in these areas. There is nothing like this in the neighboring regions, although other more ancient buildings and traces of human habitation have survived to our times.

There is an assumption that the megalithic complex in Georgia is a local Tibet. The territory is closed from uninitiated people only for individual priests.

You can get to them as part of tour groups in four-wheel drive SUVs specially equipped for mountain driving.

What are the megaliths built for?

There are many theories and legends surrounding the megaliths. Some people consider them to be natural wonders, while others believe they were created by humans or even aliens. Scientists have yet to determine who built them or why.

The Georgian "Stonehenge" is also poorly understood. The most recent megaliths are the Abuli and Shaori fortresses, which are believed to have been built by humans during medieval times. However, there are no traces of human habitation on the territory of the fortresses, which leaves the purpose of their construction a mystery. The identical copies of each other are located at such an altitude where there are no sources of water and it is impossible for a person to stay there for a long time.

It is possible that hermit monks sought solitude here, but their remains have not been discovered.

What are the differences between megaliths and dolmens?

Some travelers, when encountering dolmens, convince others of their uniqueness. However, these are not special megaliths. Dolmens were built in their likeness, but their purpose is clear - they are burial sites. They do not have a territorial attachment and were created much later than megaliths.

Conclusion

The history of megaliths is still not fully understood, and no one can explain their appearance on the planet. The most amazing speculations are made about where and why similar stone structures were formed all over the world, which modern man has no way of reproducing.

Georgia is full of mysteries, and the megaliths are just a small part of them.