Interdisciplinary investigation of the Khutsubani site (Western Georgia)
Interdisciplinary investigation of the Khutsubani site (Western Georgia)
Author(s): Guram Chkhatarashvili, Maia Chichinadze, Michael D. Glascock, James Davenport, Merab Khalvashi, Lasha Aslanishvili, Shota RodinadzeSubject(s): History, Archaeology, Ancient World
Published by: Institutul Patrimoniului Cultural al Academiei de Științe a Moldovei
Keywords: Khutsubani; Ajara; prehistory; archaeology; interdisciplinary;
Summary/Abstract: The Ajara region holds a significant position on Georgia’s prehistoric territory, boasting important archaeological sites discovered through field excavations along the Black Sea coastline. Recent interdisciplinary research in the villages of Kobuleti and Khutsubani has provided deeper insights into the living conditions, mobility, and primary activities of ancient inhabitants. Particularly noteworthy is the establishment of a series of absolute dates, which addressed a crucial gap in the chronology of Georgia’s prehistoric archaeological sites. As a result of collaborative research efforts involving Georgian and international experts, a comprehensive study of the Khutsubani population was conducted, marking the first such investigation since 1968. This paper presents the overarching conclusions drawn from their collective research endeavors.
Journal: Revista Arheologică
- Issue Year: XX/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 171-183
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
