Kakheti

კახეთი Kakheti

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Kakheti (Georgian კახეთი, Kakheti; completely კახეთის მხარე, Kachetis Mchare ) is an administrative region in the north- eastern Georgia and called the name of a historical state in this area on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus.

• 2.1 Agriculture
• 2.2 Tourism 2.2.1 Cultural Tourism
• 2.2.2 Nature Tourism
• 2.2.3 Culinary tourism

History

Formation

The Principality of Kakheti originated in the middle of the 8th century, as it distances itself from the Emirate of Tbilisi (former Kingdom of Iberia ) seceded. The starting point of state formation, the area was the Zanaren (today Chewi ) and the surrounding mountainous region that escaped the Arab demands tribute. Despite several attempts by the Arabs to bring the area back under its rule could maintain its independence. So a solid state structure Kakheti could develop up to the early 9th century. It was also increasingly powerful than the emirate is under Arab influence. Its capital was after expansion to the lowlands only Bododschi, then in the 11th century Telavi.

Rise of the Principality

Around the year 900 under Prince Grigol dominated Kakheti and the Principality of Inner Kartli. Then ensued a struggle for Kartli, the Grigol lost and could keep a few areas kart Liens. From the forties Kakheti supported the Emirate of Tbilisi against the Arabs. 853 were able to inflict Kacher Arab troops under Bugha bitter loss. So the Arabs from Georgia were largely displaced the emirate in Kartli Kakheti no threat presented for dar. But in the devastating campaign of Arab Emir Abul- Kasim 908-914 against Georgia were the castles Udscharma and Botschorma in Arab hands. But was the campaign for the Kachen so even from relatively comfortably.

Kakheti region could be at the expense Heretiens enlarge several times. So Kakheti could in the second half of the 9th century, claiming western areas of Heretien for themselves, which would be lost in the 30s of the 10th century. In the 60 years of the same century Heretien could conquer some kachetische areas as Kakheti which immediately resulted in a war against the strengthened Egrisi - Abkhazia. End of the 10th century did Kakheti then to collect Heretien entirely. It was then the most powerful Georgian states. But did not succeed the Kachetiern, the occupation of Inner Kartli By Tao Klardschetien and the union of Tao Klardschetien and Egrisi - Abkhazia to prevent a united Kingdom of Georgia in 1000 AD.

Association of Georgia

Bagrat III. , Since 1008 King of the kingdom of Georgia, the Georgia Association wanted to accomplish and conquered Kakheti as well Heretien. But under his son Giorgi I, who ascended the throne in 1014, is Heretien and Kakheti broke again of his kingdom. After that, the Georgian kings tried many times to conquer Kakheti - Heretien. Especially Bagrat IV undertook several military campaigns, with varying success. In the 1060er years Bagrat succeeded to conquer Kakheti - Heretien to the upper reaches of the Alazani. But then attacked the Seljuk Turks in the country and the kachetische King Aghsartani allied with them. Thus, the independence of Kakheti could be obtained even after Bagrat of Georgia Kakheti had conquered almost 1067 again. A force composed of Armenians, Kachen, Seljuks and Tblisern penetrated before 1068 in Georgia, but was repulsed.

In the riots after death of Bagrat II Giorgi under the 1072 Kachen could occupy the Ksani area. But when the Seljuk Turks invaded Georgia, the Kachen helped the Georgian king.

King Dawit IV of Georgia was able Kakheti - Heretien 1104 finally unite with the Georgian Kingdom.

Part of Georgia and Mongol conquest

Dawit IV annexed Kakheti with the support of the local princes in its centralized Georgian State. This was at the time the most powerful in the Caucasus region. After the conquest of Azerbaijan in 1225 by the ruler of Khorezm, Jalal ad-Din, who was oppressed by the Mongols, this would also occupy Georgia. However, this was initially prevented by a revolt in Azerbaijan. One year later, but he could occupy up to Lichi Mountains and thus Kakheti by a ruse Georgia. Also, an alliance of the Georgians and the Islamic States could not defeat him. But the Mongols defeated him in 1230 and conquered his kingdom, so that Georgia was united for a short time again. 1235, when the Mongols came closer fled the king and many princes to West Georgia and East Georgia Kakheti with the Mongols fell largely into the hands without a fight. So Kakheti was part of the Mongol Empire, which was set in the peace treaty of 1242 again, and after his graduation in 1254 to the Il- Khan Empire.

Also in the field of Kakheti it came in the aftermath still often revolts against the Mongol rule, but all were unsuccessful.

From the newly acquired independence until today

In the 1460s Kakheti once again became an independent kingdom. 1762 it was united with the Kingdom of Kartli, thus forming one of the largest of the former Georgian states. Due to the ongoing Persian invasions weakened the late 18th century, the Kingdom of Kartli - Kakheti was annexed by the Russian Empire in 1801.

1918-1921 Kakheti was part of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, from 1922 to 1936 the Transcaucasian SFSR and 1936-1991 of the Georgian SSR. Since 1991, there is an administrative region of Georgia. The capital is Telavi. It is divided into eight municipalities ( munizipaliteti ), which are named after their administrative headquarters Akhmeta, Dedopliszqaro, Gurjaani, Lagodechi, Qvareli, Sighnaghi, Sagarejo and Telavi.

Economy

Kakheti, a very structurally weak region of Georgia is heavily dominated by agriculture. The service and industrial sectors are practically broke. An exception is the tourism, which is just like the promoted with great efforts modernization of the transport infrastructure identified as the sector with the greatest potential.

Agriculture

The capital Tbilisi is supplied daily with the in Kakheti primarily grown in the Alazani Basin fruits and vegetables. There also the wine takes place, which characterizes this very fertile part of Georgia. Especially in Kvareli, Telavi and Tsinandali wine is produced, which can be made internationally and is repeatedly honored with relevant prices.

Tourism

Kakheti is Georgia's most visited tourist region. Traffic Technically it is pretty well connected to the capital, so that the numerous tourist destinations are also attractive for day-trippers. In the tourist areas developed for a Georgian relations outside the capital gastronomic infrastructure is in place, both in terms of accommodation (hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast ) as well as with regard to the culinary supply ( restaurants). The most visited destinations in Kakheti are the cities Sighnaghi, which has been carefully restored by the government of the incumbent Georgian President Saakashvili as Vorzeigeort at least in the center and developed for tourism, and the capital Telavi dar. Tourism in Kakheti can be divided into three categories divide: cultural, natural and culinary interested tourism, primarily geared to the tourist practices of the country, however, is increasingly focused on more affluent Foreign groups with their different type of claims.

Cultural Tourism

Are located at the to Alazani valley to the nearby slopes of the central Ziw - Gombori - Gebrigskette, often in a secluded location, numerous religious buildings of the utmost importance to art history, the tourist development is being driven with great priority. In the southwest, near the border with Azerbaijan and partly on its territory, is the oldest monastery of Georgia Dawit Gareja.

Nature Tourism

For nature - tourist Kakheti also offers attractive offers. To the north is located in the main crest of the Greater Caucasus, the Tusheti region, which is well developed right for hiking. Most small operators offer here on our trekking and riding paths nearby. In the Middle East the Lagodechi National Park with its unique Caucasian fauna and flora. Its quite desired and promoted tourism use for hikers on foot and on horseback is strictly organized and monitored by the park administration. In the southeast of Kakheti, on the border with Azerbaijan, is that of a completely different type of landscape character embossed Waschlowani National Park. Its tourist development located in more or less careful development; in particular eco-tourism is the focus of tourism developers of this fledgling national parks.

Culinary tourism

In Kakheti wine tastings are very popular and are therefore offered touristy also to a significant extent. For this purpose there is a separate infrastructure, ranging from wine tasting at individual growers through to those in built exclusively for this purpose halls in more industrial -producing wineries.