Akhmeta (Georgian: ახმეტა, Georgian pronunciation: [axmetʼa]) is a town in Kakheti (Georgia) and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It's situated on the left side of Alazani, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567m. In 1966, it received the status of Kalaki.
Akhmeta
ახმეტა | |
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  Akhmeta Location in Georgia  Akhmeta Akhmeta (Kakheti) | |
| Coordinates: 42°02′N 45°12′E / 42.033°N 45.200°E | |
| Country | Georgia |
| Mkhare | Kakheti |
| Municipality | Akhmeta |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 5,795 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
| Website | The Georgian Domain Name Registry |
On January 31, 1812, the villagers of this town revolted against the Russians and sparked a massive uprising all across Kakheti.[2]
See also
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edit- ^ "Population by regions". National Statistics Office of Georgia. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ The Russian conquest of the Caucasus.
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