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Place in Kakheti, Georgia
Akhmeta ახმეტა
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Coordinates: 42°02′N 45°12′E / 42.033°N 45.200°E / 42.033; 45.200
CountryGeorgia
MkhareKakheti
MunicipalityAkhmeta
Elevation567 m (1,860 ft)
Population
 • Total5,795
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
WebsiteThe Georgian Domain Name Registry

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.

On January 31, 1812, the villagers of this town revolted against the Russians and sparked a massive uprising all across Kakheti.

See also

References

  1. "Population by regions". National Statistics Office of Georgia. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. The Russian conquest of the Caucasus.

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