Shulaveri-Shomu Culture
Archaeological Monuments in Georgia
This Neolithic culture, dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, is one of the earliest known cultures in the South Caucasus region. Findings: Archaeological sites such as Shulaveri Gora and Khramis Didi Gora have revealed evidence of early farming communities. Artifacts found include pottery, tools, and remnants of early dwellings. Lifestyle: The Shulaveri-Shomu culture is notable for its advancements in agriculture, animal husbandry, and pottery, highlighting significant progress in human settlements and way of life. The Shulaveri-Shomu culture is also recognized for its early achievements in winemaking. A notable artifact is a terracotta vessel, used for fermenting and aging wine, adorned with images of grape clusters. This vessel, dating to the first half of the 6th millennium BCE, was discovered on the Khramis Didi Gora hill and is currently housed in the National Museum of Georgia in Tbilisi. This Neolithic culture reflects remarkable achievements and progress in early human life and settlements, especially in agriculture and winemaking. Georgia is rightfully considered the birthplace of wine, thanks to notable artifacts such as the terracotta vessel – the Kvevri, used for wine production during the 6th millennium BCE.
This Neolithic culture, dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, is one of the earliest known cultures in the South Caucasus region. Findings: Archaeological sites such as Shulaveri Gora and Khramis Didi Gora have revealed evidence of early farming communities. Artifacts found include pottery, tools, and remnants of early dwellings. Lifestyle: The Shulaveri-Shomu culture is notable for its advancements in agriculture, animal husbandry, and pottery, highlighting significant progress in human settlements and way of life. The Shulaveri-Shomu culture is also recognized for its early achievements in winemaking. A notable artifact is a terracotta vessel, used for fermenting and aging wine, adorned with images of grape clusters. This vessel, dating to the first half of the 6th millennium BCE, was discovered on the Khramis Didi Gora hill and is currently housed in the National Museum of Georgia in Tbilisi. This Neolithic culture reflects remarkable achievements and progress in early human life and settlements, especially in agriculture and winemaking. Georgia is rightfully considered the birthplace of wine, thanks to notable artifacts such as the terracotta vessel – the Kvevri, used for wine production during the 6th millennium BCE.
