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Pompey's Bridge Pompey's Bridge Pompey's Bridge (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus) also known as the Magi Bridge, is an ancient Roman bridge located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia. It was built around 65 BC during the campaign of the Roman General Pompey the Great in Iberia and Colchis. The bridge played a crucial role in trade and connectivity in the region. Here are some key points about Pompey's Bridge: •    Historical Significance: The bridge was part of the Georgian military road and was used throughout antiquity, the Middle Ages, and even into the 19th century. It connected the left bank of the Kura River with an island, and from there, another fragment led to the right bank2. •    Literary Mention: The bridge was mentioned by famous writers such as Pushkin and Tolstoy in their travel notes. •    Modern Times: The original bridge is still visible from the road to Mtskheta city. The bridge occasionally is exposed when the water level o...

  The oldest honey in the world The oldest honey ever discovered was found in Georgia, dating back to around 3500 B.C. This remarkable discovery was made during the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline in 2003, about 170 kilometers west of Tbilisi2. The honey was found in ceramic vessels within a tomb, believed to belong to a noblewoman. The honey, which includes varieties such as meadow flower, berry, and linden honey, was remarkably well-preserved due to the natural properties of honey that prevent spoilage2. This discovery predates the previously oldest known honey found in the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun by about 2000 years. This finding not only highlights Georgia's ancient beekeeping practices but also showcases the incredible longevity of honey when stored properly. It's fascinating to think that honey made by bees buzzing around Georgia 5,500 years ago is discovered today!      Oldest honey 5500 years ago. Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan ...

  Паломнический тур всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО В списке Всемиирного наследия ЮНЕСКО в Гру́зии значатся 4 наименования (на 2021 год), это составляет 0,3 % от общего числа (1199 на 2023 год). Все объекты включены в список по культурным критериям. Кроме этого, по состоянию на 2023 год, 14 объектов на территории Грузии находятся в числе кандидатов на включение в список всемирного наследия. Грузия ратифицировала Конвенцию об охране всемирного культурного и природного наследия 4 ноября 1992 года. Первые объекты, находящиеся на территории Грузии были занесены в список в 1994 году на 18-й сессии Комитета всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.   Монастырь Самтавро Собор Животворящего Креста (Светицховели) Крестный монастырь Давидо-Гареджийский монастырский комплекс Монастырский комплекс Вардзиа Уплисцихе Гелатский монастырь Шатили Сванетия, Местия ...