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Mtskheta · South of town · archaeological outing

Explore Armaztsikhe-Bagineti

Ruins of ancient Iberia add a pre-Christian layer to a Mtskheta stay.

Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral below wooded hills
Place photo: Dmitry A. Mottl · image credits

Why go

Armaztsikhe-Bagineti is an archaeological site associated with the royal centre of ancient Iberia. Its remains tell a different story from the three famous Christian monuments.

Allow time to understand the open-air remains rather than expecting a complete standing palace. The approach and interpretation may vary, so confirm the visitor route locally.

Allow1 hr–2 hr · at the site; travel is extra
AreaSouth of town · archaeological outing

Before you go

Check current access and ground conditions; wear shoes suited to an uneven archaeological site.

Allow extra time

Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.

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