Akhmeta

Coordinates: 42°02′N 45°12′E / 42.033°N 45.200°E / 42.033; 45.200
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Akhmeta
ახმეტა
Flag of Akhmeta
Official seal of Akhmeta
Akhmeta is located in Georgia
Akhmeta
Akhmeta
Location in Georgia
Akhmeta is located in Kakheti
Akhmeta
Akhmeta
Akhmeta (Kakheti)
Coordinates: 42°02′N 45°12′E / 42.033°N 45.200°E / 42.033; 45.200
CountryGeorgia
MkhareKakheti
MunicipalityAkhmeta
Elevation
567 m (1,860 ft)
Population
 • Urban
7,015
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
WebsiteThe Georgian Domain Name Registry

Akhmeta (Georgian: ახმეტა) 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.[1]

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  1. ^ The Russian conquest of the Caucasus.

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