Akhmeta ( ) is a town in

Kakheti Kakheti (; ) is a region of Georgia. Telavi is its administrative center. The region comprises eight administrative districts: Telavi, Gurjaani, Qvareli, Sagarejo, Dedoplistsqaro, Signagi, Lagodekhi and Akhmeta. Kakhetians speak the ...

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, and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It is situated on the left side of

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, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567 m. In 1966, it received the status of '' Kalaki''. On January 31, 1812, villagers of Akhmeta revolted against the

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and sparked a massive uprising all across

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Official website of Kakheti region

Official website of Akhmeta municipality
Cities and towns in Kakheti Tiflis Governorate {{Georgia-geo-stub

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