Rulers
Little is known of the rulers of Colchis;
- Kuji, a presiding prince (eristavi) of Egrisi under the authority of Pharnavaz I of Iberia (ca 302-237 BC) (according to the medieval Georgian annals).
- Akes (Basileus Aku) (end of the 4th century BC), king of Colchis; his name is found on a coin issued by him.
- Saulaces, "king" in the 2nd century BC (according to some ancient sources).
- Mithridates (fl. 65 BC), under the authority of Pontus.
- Machares (fl. 65 BC), under the authority of Pontus.
Note: During his reign, the local chiefs, sceptuchi, continued to exercise some power. One of them, Olthaces, is mentioned by the Roman sources as a captive of Pompey in 65 BC.
- Aristarchus (65-47 BC), a dynasty under the authority of Pompey.
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