Grakliani Hill, Archaeological site in Shida Kartli, Georgia.
Located near the Lehura River, Grakliani Hill extends across multiple excavation levels containing settlements, temple complexes, and ancient burial grounds.
Archaeological research from 2007 revealed evidence of continuous human habitation spanning 300,000 years, from the Stone Age through various historical periods.
The site features two temple complexes, including one dedicated to a fertility goddess, with altars showing influences of Persian Zoroastrian and Caucasian religious practices.
The archaeological site received official monument status in 2014, leading to the development of an open-air museum accessible to visitors.
Researchers discovered an unidentified written inscription from the 11th-10th century BC, marking it as the oldest known writing found in the Caucasus region.
Location: Shida Kartli
GPS coordinates: 41.99640,44.40610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:40
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