Tour of the Museum with David Nasaridze: "The History of Georgian Weaponry"

How did the weaponry of the Caucasus evolve? Why did the landscape not only influence battle strategy but also national attire? Which types of weapons never took root in Georgia?

The history of Georgia is largely the story of eternal struggle and the defense of its identity. It is the history of a land that, for centuries, was forced to protect itself from invaders. A tour of Georgian weaponry is not a conversation about militarism, but rather an attempt to better understand the history of the people. The specifics of settlement structures, clothing, armament, and even battle tactics were shaped both by Georgia's natural features and by interactions with the peoples it had to face. Our guide, David Nasaridze, will take you into the world of this fascinating and complex history of Georgia!

On the museum tour, you will see:
weapons from different eras, from Stone and Bronze Age to medieval and flintlock firearms,
how armor and equipment changed with the advent of firearms,
what types of weapons were used in battle and why.