When did Georgia emerge, and how old is it?
Ancient kingdoms, unification and modern independence.
Short answer
The first Georgian states, Colchis in the west and Iberia, or Kartli, in the east, emerged in the first millennium BC, more than 2,500 years ago. A united Kingdom of Georgia was formed in 1008 under King Bagrat III. Modern Georgia restored its independence on 9 April 1991.
Why
- Colchis is known from the Greek myth of the Golden Fleece and the Argonauts.
- Georgia's golden age came under David the Builder and Queen Tamar in the 11th-13th centuries.
- Human traces at Dmanisi in Georgia date back about 1.8 million years.
Details
The first independent republic, the Democratic Republic of Georgia, was proclaimed on 26 May 1918, now celebrated as Independence Day. Christianity became the state religion in the 4th century.
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Sources
- Georgian National MuseumChecked at:
Historical dates follow commonly accepted historians' versions.
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