"The Golden Fleece - Ancient treasures of Georgia."

Temple Hangers (pair) 4 th century B.C. Sadzeguri, Akhalgori treasure.

Hangers are completely decorated with granulation. It is considered as the local production.

In 1908 the Akhalgori treasure was discovered by the local population. It is supposed that so called Akhalgori treasure was the part of the sepulcher of nobles.

Objects found show the influence of Hellenistic art, since it multiplies the spread of the Greek colonies on the coast of Colchis in the Black Sea in all the ancient writings on the Argonauts speaks of the wealth of the region due to the presence of gold. 

"The Golden Fleece - Ancient treasures of Georgia."

Necklace from Kurgans Trialeti, early second millennium.
 

Found in the necropolis of Georgia,in  ancient Colchis, the destination of Jason and his companions. The name "Colchis" appears for the first time in the myth of the Argonauts. 

Il Vello d'Oro: antichi tesori della Georgia

Ancient Gold: Georgian National Museum

Some of the treasure found at Vani has toured to museums around the world. The new exhibition in Tbilisi includes items never before shown to the public. Georgia’s culture minister believes the museum will be vital in teaching the country’s children about their heritage.

Gold Headdress Ornament with openwork decoration Vani, second half of 4th century B.C [Credit: Georgian National Museum]

Ancient Gold: Georgian National Museum

These are some of the most important artifacts from Georgia’s long and varied history dating back thousands of years. More than 100 exhibits give a unique glimpse into the region that lay between ancient Greece and Persia.

Pair of Gold Temple Ornaments with Horsemen Vani, first half of 4th century B.C [Credit: Georgian National Museum]

Ancient Gold: Georgian National Museum

Georgia is the country of the Golden Fleece, Georgia is the country of very early metal. And archaeological remains are proving it. Treasure  highlight all these finds. One part earliest metallurgy, very earliest gold – (it) starts around 5,000 years old.” 

Detail of Gold Necklace with Turtle Pendants Vani, mid-5th century B.C [Credit: Georgian National Museum]

Ancient Gold: Georgian National Museum

The Georgian National Museum has opened its doors again after a six year refurbishment with a glittering exhibition of ancient gold from the fabled land where legend has it that Jason and the Argonauts searched for the Golden Fleece. 

Gold Diadem with Animal Combat Scenes and Temple Ornaments Vani, first half of 4th century B.C. Diadem [Credit: Georgian National Museum]