Historical settlement of Mtskheta. Mtskheta is an ancient city in Georgia, located at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers, just a few kilometers north of Tbilisi. Founded in the 5th century BC, it is considered one of the oldest cities in the country. Today, Mtskheta is the administrative center of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, and the city's population is about 7,940 people (according to the 2014 census). The name Mtskheta originates from the ancient Mushki tribe (Meskhs, Moskhs), so the city literally translates to...

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Historical settlement of Mtskheta. Mtskheta is an ancient city in Georgia, located at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers, just a few kilometers north of Tbilisi. Founded in the 5th century BC, it is considered one of the oldest cities in the country. Today,...

Historical settlement of Mtskheta

GeorgiaGeorgia, Mtskheta Municipality
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Mtskheta is an ancient city in Georgia, located at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers, just a few kilometers north of Tbilisi. Founded in the 5th century BC, it is considered one of the oldest cities in the country. Today, Mtskheta is the administrative center of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, and the city's population is about 7,940 people (according to the 2014 census).

The name Mtskheta originates from the ancient Mushki tribe (Meskhs, Moskhs), so the city literally translates to "land of the Meskhs." In 1994, the historical monuments of Mtskheta were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.

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