Georgia History
Georgia in Antiquity and Early Middle Ages Since the 6th century BC Greek sources reported on the state formation in western Georgia (Greek Colchis, Georgian Egressi) with the capital Aea (or Aia, today Kutaisi), since the 4th century BC. Over the east Georgian Iberia (Georgian Kartli) with the capital Mzcheta (or Armasiziche). By the 1st century BC Egressi belonged to Iran’s sphere of influence, but at the same time came under strong Hellenistic influence due to its trade connections with…