Kukheti

Kukheti (Georgian: კუხეთი) was a historical region in eastern Georgia, founded by the Georgian ethnarch - Kukhos, son of Kartlos. Initially it was a part of Kartli. It borders with Hereti, Kakheti and Kartli. Later, on the basis of Kukheti, Kakheti and Hereti, one region was formed - called "Kakheti", which was no longer considered as part of "Kartli".

Kukheti
კუხეთი
Historical region
Map highlighting the historical region of Kukheti
Coordinates: 41°40′00″N 45°15′00″E
Country Georgia
MkhareShida Kartli
Kvemo Kartli
Samtskhe-Javakheti
CapitalTbilisi

The mountain Gareja (2496 m) and David Gareji monastery complex were located in this province.

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