October
30
/ 2025
Archaeologists working at one of the oldest fortifications in the South Caucasus have made a landmark discovery that is rewriting the region's medieval military history. During excavations at Rustavi Fortress in southeastern Georgia, a team uncovered a complete 9th-10th century chainmail shirt and combat helmet, the only known examples of such artifacts ever found in the South Caucasus region. The remarkable find provides unprecedented insight into medieval warfare technology and craftsmanship in this strategically important crossroads between Europe and Asia. The excavation, launched in July under the initiative of Rustavi City Hall, focuses on exploring the remains of a medieval palace dating back to the 9th-12th centuries within the fortress complex, reports Georgia Today. According to Nazibrola Pachikashvili, director of
