Roman Bridge of Pompey the Great
Archaeological Discoveries in Georgia
Historical Significance: The bridge was part of the Georgian Military Road and was utilized throughout antiquity, the medieval period, and even into the 19th century. It connected the left bank of the Kura River to an island, and another segment led to the right bank.
Literary Mentions: The bridge was referenced by prominent writers like Pushkin and Tolstoy in their travel notes.
Modern Times: The original bridge remains visible from the road leading to the city of Mtskheta. It occasionally becomes visible when the water level of the Kura (Mtkvari) River decreases.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: The bridge is part of the historical monuments of Mtskheta, which were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
Historical Significance: The bridge was part of the Georgian Military Road and was utilized throughout antiquity, the medieval period, and even into the 19th century. It connected the left bank of the Kura River to an island, and another segment led to the right bank.
Literary Mentions: The bridge was referenced by prominent writers like Pushkin and Tolstoy in their travel notes.
Modern Times: The original bridge remains visible from the road leading to the city of Mtskheta. It occasionally becomes visible when the water level of the Kura (Mtkvari) River decreases.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: The bridge is part of the historical monuments of Mtskheta, which were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
