Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Gremi, a 16th-century architectural site in Kakheti, Georgia, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti. Founded by Levan of Kakheti, it served as a hub on the Silk Road, boasting a vibrant trading town and royal residence. The site features the Church of the Archangels, a cruciform domed church built in 1565, blending Georgian and Iranian architectural styles. The complex also includes a castle, bell tower, and remnants of a secret tunnel. Despite its former prosperity, Gremi was destroyed by Shah Abbas I of Persia in 1615, and the capital was later relocated to Telavi. The remains of Gremi stand as a testament to its historical and cultural significance.
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