KVEMO KARTLI REGION
a region of semi-desert, arid subtropical and alpine high mountain areas
HISTORICAL FIGURES
THE FIRST EUROPEANS-ZEZVA AND MZIA
They are found in D. Georgia, and the oldest human finds 1.8 million years ago outside the African continent. It is "homo georgicus", a hominid species which, by evolution, seems to be placed between homo habilis and homo erectus.
ST. GEORGE
The Patron Saint and Protector of Georgia. There are few saints who can compete with the popularity of St. George in both Orthodox Christianity and Catholic. Since Christianity has existed, St. George has always been considered a leader of the heavenly militia of the Lord and earthly master of the knights. San Giorgio protects all those who are in extreme difficulty. St. George rides his white horse and fights against evil; over the centuries he has become the symbol of truth and victory, but for Georgians above all he represents the essence of the most inspired human ideals.
THEY WILL EVEN GROW UP ALGETI PUPPIES ARE WOLVES; THEY WILL NOT BE CUT OFF - CROSS TO EAT THE ENEMY
This is a folk saying, which was collected in 1917 along with other idioms and published as a book by the famous Georgian academician-Niko Ketskhoveli.
According to another interpretation, as the grape vine is characterized by renewal, so life goes on. Kvemo Kartli is unequivocally considered to be the homeland of vines.
WHAT TO EAT
SOUP OF DO
“,,Do” was a very popular product in Georgia, which was obtained by extracting butter. It was prepared almost everywhere in Eastern Georgia, especially in Kvemo Kartli. Ingredients needed for its preparation are: do, onion, butter, flour, water, coriander, eggs, salt.
CHEESE OF TSALKA
Georgia is the homeland not only of wine, but also of cheese. However, the fact that the tradition of making cheese in our country dates back thousands of years. “The history of cheese production in other countries of the world is four thousand years old, and in our country there are 8,000 years old cheese storage vessels.
Tsalka has been distinguished by cheese production since ancient times. It was made there with different technologies. At present, the ancient traditions of cheese production have been restored at the Tsalka Cheese Factory, and this factory produces 53 types of cheese – both Georgian and European.
CULT
Cult – This species is common in Tsalka. Dried kalt is mainly the food of shepherds and in addition to perfectly killing hunger; it is an unusual antiseptic. Kalt is made from fermented and something like parmesan.
TO SEE
MARNEULI MUNICIPALITY
Imir Resolved Hill – the cradle of wine, an 8000-year-old continuous culture of wine making. Distance from Tbilisi-50km.
Gag Castle
Located on the Marneuli-Red Bridge highway. It is first mentioned in history from the 11th century, but the architecture of the wall and the arrangement of stones prove that it is older and was only renovated in the 11th century. During this period the castle was of commercial and military importance. Distance from Tbilisi-64km.
DASHBASHI CANYON
Dashbashi Canyon is located in Kvemo Kartli region, Tsalka municipality, in the gorge of the river Khrami, near the village of Dashbashi, at 1110-1448 meters above sea level. A natural monument on the river. It is a rare and biodiversity-rich canyon-like valley produced in the bed of volcanic rocks on the lava plateau of Dashbashi by Ktsia (Khrami).
Dashbashi waterfall hidden in the green attracts a lot of visitors with its paradise idyll and beauty. The popularity of the canyon is also due to the fact that the walking distance is small and anyone can easily visit this amazing place without much effort.
THE DEITY OF MARTKOPI
According to historical sources, he founded one of the 13 Assyrian fathers, St. Anton the Lonely, in the second half of the 6th century. The monastery has been a cultural and educational center since ancient times, where a school was opened. The monastery complex consists of several temples, a bell tower, a saber and other buildings.
To the east of the monastery, on top of the mountain stands the pillar of Father Anthony, on the ruins of which a tower has recently been rebuilt. It was here that Father Anton spent the last 15 years of his life. And after his death he was buried in the temple. Distance from Tbilisi-27km.
PHOTOS
THE FIRST EUROPEANS-ZEZVA AND MZIA
KVEMO KARTLI - THE HOME OF WINE
FRAGMENT FROM THE TEMPLE OF BOLNISI SIONI - THE FIRST GEORGIAN ALPHABET OF THE 6TH CENTURY
FITARETI
ASSURETI AS AN EXAMPLE OF GERMAN HERITAGE
TSALKA CANYON
SAMSHVILDE
DIDGOROBA
MANUFACTURE OF CARPETS
