Georgia: The National Agency supervises the National Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Georgia for the Protection of the Cultural Heritage on the territory of villages of Kaspi district – Igoeti and Samtavisi, MD. The most important archaeological works continue on the Gracklian mountain near the right bank of Lekhuri.
Excavations are underway on terraces I, III, IV, and V. Also,
The preparation of houses N1-N2 located in the N4 Khrili on the first terrace is underway and revealed in BC. Traces of the destruction of buildings in the first half of the 2nd century. However, a narrow “street” between these two rubbish may indicate regular housing planning.
Synchronized inscriptions are taking place on the fourth terrace of Graklian Gori—BC. The study of two heavily damaged buildings of the X century and the excavation of the ceremonial hall on the V terrace end. Here was the grave of a young child resting on the sanctuary, and to the east of the hall—BC., the grave of a woman who died in the VII century.
Archaeological excavations are led by the company that won the electronic tender—A(a) IP “Archaeological Association.” The National Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Georgia has allocated 50,000 GEL for archaeological work.
It is actively involved in the works. The name of Javakhishvili. Tbilisi State University, in particular, Professor Vakhtang Lichel.
For information: In 2022-2023, field works were funded by the National Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Georgia.
Franklin Hill is a rare archaeological site that finds 11 cultural relics from different periods from the Stone Age (synchronous relics of Dmanis) to Christianity.
The most crucial intellectual discovery in Georgian history was made on Graklian Gora—said BC a temple with inscriptions from the X century. These are the oldest inscriptions in Georgia. This discovery radically changed the perception of Georgian statehood, culture, and intellectual progress and placed Georgia next to the most remarkable civilizations.
In 2015, Graklian Gora was granted the status of a national category monument.
