Archaeologists discover lost tomb of Georgian king Ashot I in Turkey

Archaeologists working at the ruins of Gevhernik fortress in northeastern Turkey have uncovered what is believed to be the long-lost burial site of Ashot I of Iberia, also known as Ashot the Great, one of Georgia’s most influential medieval rulers. The discovery marks the first archaeological confirmation of historical accounts describing the king’s burial in … Continue reading Archaeologists discover lost tomb of Georgian king Ashot I in Turkey