Tag: Georgian Towns

Gori, Georgia: The Birthplace of Stalin

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Gori sits in the middle of Georgian history in a way few cities do. It is a fortress town, a transport hinge, a place shaped by invasion and rebuilding, and the city most closely tied to Stalin’s early life. That layered identity is what makes it more interesting than its reputation suggests. What matters most […]

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Kaspi, Georgia: Heart of the Shida Kartli Region

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Beneath the rolling hills of central Georgia lies the town of Kaspi, where medieval ruins meet modern industry. First mentioned as early as the 4th century AD, Kaspi today is a small community of around 12,000 people that still plays an outsized role in the region.This unassuming town’s rich history and its prominent cement factory […]

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