Georgian Civilization - Part 2: Forging a Nation

The dawn of the first millennium BCE found the lands of Colchis and Iberia stirring with ambition. Out of the mists of scattered tribes and fortified hill settlements, a process of state formation began.This was not born of sudden conquest. Instead, it emerged from gradual centralization, negotiation, and sometimes violent assertion. The chronicles of later centuries, supported by archaeological evidence, indicate that the early Georgian polities coalesced around two main centers: the kingdom of Colchis in the west and the kingdom of Kartli in the east.Learn more at: https://thecivilizationarchive.com/civilization/georgian-civilizationThe Civilization Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the civilizations and empires that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thecivilizationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.