MessageToEagle.com – Didnauri is eastern Georgia is the largest ever discovered ancient settlement in South Caucasus. This intriguing ancient place is now slowly revealing its secrets and offer a unique glimpse of what life used to be here many years ago.
Dinauri is located 150 km east of capital Tbilisi. Archaeologists excavting the site have unearthed remnants of stone, ceramic and bronze tools as well as ancient building walls dated back to the verge of the 10th and 11th Centuries BC. Several of the astounding discoveries could potentially change history.
The research of the complex revealed a number of ancient constructions at the site including a 1.5km long and seven meter wide gate around the settlement area. The area inside the gate featured large buildings that measured 100-200 metres long as well as “constructions for rituals” and four tombs with artifacts inside that dated back to the early 10th Century BC.
Other items discovered within the settlement included ceramic vessels, stone tools and pieces made of bronze.
Researchers have also found a water supply system for the ancient settlement. In one of the most unique findings, a grave of a military commander was unearthed in the area.
The remains of the ancient warrior featured an arrowhead in their stomach area, while a 13th Century BC bronze dagger was buried next to the individual.
History experts said the arrowhead found in the remains did not resemble those made in the Caucasus region.
Three other graves were found under an upper stone layer, while fragments of stone-built constructions were also found within the settlement wall.
Excavations will continue and hopefully we will soon hear more about unique and precious finds made at this ancient site.
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