History Of Tbilisi
The history of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, dates back to at least the 5th century AD. Tbilisi has been an important cultural, political and economic center of the Caucasus region for most of its history. Located on a crossroad of major trade routes, the city has suffered many invasions, often served as the seat of foreign domination over the region, but also as the capital of various independent local states.
Read more about History Of Tbilisi: Early History, Capital of Iberia, Emirate of Tbilisi, Georgian Reconquest and Renaissance, Mongol Domination and The Following Period of Instability, Tbilisi Under Russian Control, Independence: 1918–1921, Tbilisi During The Soviet Period, After The Break-up of The Soviet Union
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