Papers by Gia (Giorgi) Chilingarashvili
This article presents the results of an Adigeni archaeological survey project conducted in the Ri... more This article presents the results of an Adigeni archaeological survey project conducted in the River Kvablian gorge of Samtskhe region (southwest Georgia) in the modern territory of the Adigeni municipality. In general, the microregion is less studied archaeologically. Even so, limited data indicate that the area as a frontier zone between different regions served as a cultural crossroads during multiple stages of prehistory. Consequently, it was expected that such cultural interaction continued in the Bronze Age as well and in this region, two Early Bronze Age cultures would coexist: Kura-Araxes and the so-called Western Georgian culture. With the combination of survey methods 12 Kura-Araxes sites were identified in the study area and as a result, no evidence of "western" influence was attested. This suggests that Adigeni was a Kura-Araxes culture dominating area and clearly defines its cultural environment.
Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
This paper presents the results of the multidisciplinary study carried out at the Damirgaya rock ... more This paper presents the results of the multidisciplinary study carried out at the Damirgaya rock art site located in Georgia, southern Caucasus. The research has aimed to conduct archaeological excavation and obtain contextual data based on multidisciplinary investigations including geology, photogrammetry, digital image enhancement, archaeological survey of the surrounding landscape, etc. Archaeological excavation has demonstrated that the shelter does not include any in situ layers, although some interactions are still observed. Detailed examination of the paintings has revealed almost 70 paintings in contrast with the previously reported 20 due to limited access to the site in the past. Zoomorphic, geometric, and anthropomorphic motifs, excluding modern graffiti, represent Schematic rock art and based on regional comparisons and a small number of lithic tools, are suggested to belong to the prehistoric period, but more reliable dating is required.
TSU-ti — THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES (ed. Nana Gaprindashvili)
Archaeological excavations in the Samtskhe region in recent years have revealed many important di... more Archaeological excavations in the Samtskhe region in recent years have revealed many important discoveries, which in turn, significantly increased our knowledge of the prehistory of the Caucasus region in general. However, the results rose new questions related to various issues, mainly concerning the sequence of cultures and their relationship.In 2020, Archaeological excavations at the Irmis Rka settlement have revealed the layers of Kura-Araxes and Bedeni cultures and demonstrated a clear stratigraphic picture of how the Kura-Araxes deposit is covered by the layer of following Bedeni culture. Such continuity at one site is quite rare for Georgian archaeology – similar evidence has been confirmed at the few sites, but for the first time in southwest Georgia. This data provides an opportunity to investigate socio-cultural changes in the region during the 3rd millennium BC.Even though there is a chronological gap between Kura-Araxes and Bedeni cultures according to radiocarbon dates,...
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Papers by Gia (Giorgi) Chilingarashvili