Colchis Fountain
Colchis Fountain
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Игорь К
Riga, Latvia4,247 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
The Kolhid Fountain is located on David Agmashenebele Square in the heart of Kutaisi. This Attraction is new to the city. It was designed by architect David Gogichaishvili in 2011. The circular shape of the fountain consists of several levels. Each of them has gilded figures of animals - lion, ram, tiger, sheep, mountain goat (tura), deer. All of them are enlarged replicas of Bronze Age statues and jewelry found during the excavation of the Kolkhida Kingdom, most of which in distant times is located in the territory of Georgia and Kutaisi itself.
The Kolkhid State has played an important role in the history of Georgia. Colchid became well known for the ancient Greek myth of the Golden Fleece and the Argonauts. The Greek perception was that the country was situated on the edge of the world, and that the sun began its journey, moving across the sky. For a long time, it was thought that the once-rich kingdom was just a legend. However, the writings of ancient authors still suggested the reality of Colchida. The search was very long. And just when many in the scientific world thought there was no hope, the findings came out. The colchida did exist and was exactly as the ancient texts described it: powerful and rich. It was a golden kingdom with big cities.
The Kolkhid State has played an important role in the history of Georgia. Colchid became well known for the ancient Greek myth of the Golden Fleece and the Argonauts. The Greek perception was that the country was situated on the edge of the world, and that the sun began its journey, moving across the sky. For a long time, it was thought that the once-rich kingdom was just a legend. However, the writings of ancient authors still suggested the reality of Colchida. The search was very long. And just when many in the scientific world thought there was no hope, the findings came out. The colchida did exist and was exactly as the ancient texts described it: powerful and rich. It was a golden kingdom with big cities.
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Written September 21, 2024
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_zmir_T_rkiye3101 Beste Erbak
Izmir, Türkiye14,735 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Right in the center of the city. The pool with horses, tigers, rams and other animals and golden statues of Tamada is magnificent. These figurines are copies of figures found in archaeological excavations in various parts of the country. Gold represents the mine that once existed in the Kolcis Kingdom that ruled here. The waters flowing in light at night are even more beautiful. It is impossible to come to Kutaisi and not see this fountain.
Written January 3, 2024
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,862 contributions
May 2019
The circular fountain is located on a traffic island in the central square of the city. It features enlarged versions of ancient jewellery discovered at a nearby archaelogical site.
The fountain has four levels with the animal figures placed on blue mosaic coated pedestals at different levels. The center piece of the fountain is a pair of golden horses placed at the highest level. Water spouting between the pedestals completes the effect.
The fountain is unique and definitely worth a short stop for some photos.
The fountain has four levels with the animal figures placed on blue mosaic coated pedestals at different levels. The center piece of the fountain is a pair of golden horses placed at the highest level. Water spouting between the pedestals completes the effect.
The fountain is unique and definitely worth a short stop for some photos.
Written March 24, 2020
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Salomepochxua S
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Jul 2022 • Friends
Calm, safety, quality food, locals , warm people, cheap prices and fresh air, many trees and plants.lots of gardens. City with deep history and historical-cultural places.
Cosy cafes and restaurants.food market is favourite place for visitors .its big and clean.
Worth to visit
Cosy cafes and restaurants.food market is favourite place for visitors .its big and clean.
Worth to visit
Written August 5, 2022
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom21,923 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Colchis Fountain is in the middle of Tsentraluri moedani in the heart of the city. It is very intricate with some very nice pieces. As the fountain is on island in the middle of the square it is difficult to get a good view and even harder to get the perfect photograph so I bit the bullet and dodged the traffic and got right up to the structure to get a better view.
The fountain was opened in May 2012 and is based on the Colchian culture. The fountain contains sheep and goats and the distictive Tamada which sits on top and these are all large scale copies of the gold jewellery goats and sheep found in the archaeological excavations in Vani. The fountain is a fantastic sight and is hard to miss on a visit to Kutaisi.
The fountain was opened in May 2012 and is based on the Colchian culture. The fountain contains sheep and goats and the distictive Tamada which sits on top and these are all large scale copies of the gold jewellery goats and sheep found in the archaeological excavations in Vani. The fountain is a fantastic sight and is hard to miss on a visit to Kutaisi.
Written January 1, 2019
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,743 contributions
Sep 2019
Linking present-day Kutaisi with ancient Colchis, a tribal formation that was dissolved in 164 BC (Before Christ was even born) is obviously problematic. I guess every nation is looking for roots in the past of which it can be proud.
The objects that constitute the fountain are (enlarged) replicas of finds in excavations in Western Georgia. The originals are exhibited in the National Museum in Tblisi. In reality the objects -mainly of animals- are very small. The fact some of them were made of gold attracts a lot of attention. Many people worship gold. It brings along status. Perhaps the designer of this 2011 fountain has at least something in common with the Argonauts who according to Greek mythology went looking for the Golden Fleece in ancient Colchis. The Argonauts did not find it, but the fountain designer did.
For art lovers note the resemblance of some of the items to Cycladic images found in ancient Greece (Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens).
The objects that constitute the fountain are (enlarged) replicas of finds in excavations in Western Georgia. The originals are exhibited in the National Museum in Tblisi. In reality the objects -mainly of animals- are very small. The fact some of them were made of gold attracts a lot of attention. Many people worship gold. It brings along status. Perhaps the designer of this 2011 fountain has at least something in common with the Argonauts who according to Greek mythology went looking for the Golden Fleece in ancient Colchis. The Argonauts did not find it, but the fountain designer did.
For art lovers note the resemblance of some of the items to Cycladic images found in ancient Greece (Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens).
Written September 23, 2019
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belgianguy1
Bruges, Belgium13,374 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Major landmark here in kutaisi...big and beautiful fountain located in the middle of a huge roundabout...come check it out at night too, all lighted up!
Written January 14, 2025
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Thomas K
Copenhagen, Denmark1,477 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Nice fountain on central square. The fountain is big and has many fun details. The fountain is places at the center of lots of traffick, take your time before you cross the road to get close ups
Written December 31, 2019
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Lucia A
Bratislava, Slovakia564 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Nice fontain, but it is in the middle of traffic roundabout, so be careful to get closer. It is close to central park.
Written September 10, 2018
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Alp Korhan
Nicosia, Cyprus395 contributions
Feb 2020
Located in the old town, easy walking distance from anywhere. Good looking fountain with many decorations.
Written February 13, 2020
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