Akhmeta
Place in Kakheti, Georgia
Akhmeta ახმეტა | |
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42°02′N 45°12′E / 42.033°N 45.200°E / 42.033; 45.200 | |
Country | Georgia |
Mkhare | Kakheti |
Municipality | Akhmeta |
Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 5,795 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
Website | The Georgian Domain Name Registry |
Akhmeta (Georgian: ახმეტა) is a town in Kakheti (Georgia) and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It's situated on the left side of Alazani, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567m. In 1966, it received the status of Kalaki.
On January 31, 1812, the villagers of this town revolted against the Russians and sparked a massive uprising all across Kakheti.[2]
See also
- Kakheti
- Telavi
- Akhmeta Municipality
References
External links
- Official website of Kakheti region
- Official website of Akhmeta municipality
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