Armazi
Excavations begun in 1943 at Armazi, a hamlet near Mtskheta in Georgia, have uncovered the remains of what Georgian sources identify as the first capital of Kartli — a fortified royal citadel on the right bank of the Mtkvari River with occupation layers dating from the 4th century BC. Ruins of towers, a colonnaded royal hall, bathhouses, and an aqueduct have been found, along with gold, silver, and bronze objects including a royal sarcophagus from the 2nd century AD. The site declined after Tbilisi became the capital and was devastated by Arab raids in 736–738.
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- Population83
- Nearest water from center 3.0 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.7 km2.3 mi
Nearest airports
Armazi: quick answers
Where is Armazi?
Armazi is in Georgia, about 30 km19 miles in a straight line from Gori.
How do you get to Armazi?
The nearest airport is Beslan (OGZ), about 4 hr 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Armazi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -7°C19°F. The wettest month is April, with about 108 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Armazi?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Armazi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stepantsminda, Mtskheta and Gudauri.