Bronze Age Ceremonial Dagger

This exceptional bronze dagger was discovered in a high-status burial context at Grakliani Hill, dating to approximately 2000 BCE. The weapon features an elaborately decorated hilt with geometric patterns and traces of original organic handle material preserved through mineralization. Metallurgical analysis reveals a sophisticated tin-bronze alloy, indicating access to long-distance trade networks for raw materials.

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Cuneiform-Inscribed Cylinder Seal

A rare cylinder seal bearing cuneiform inscription, indicating direct contact with Mesopotamian civilization. The seal depicts a worship scene with figures before a seated deity, typical of late 3rd millennium BCE Mesopotamian art. This find represents one of the earliest examples of cross-cultural exchange with ancient Near Eastern powers.

Stone Altar Fragment

A carved basalt altar fragment preserving part of a religious scene with offering table and possible divine imagery. The iconography suggests connections to regional cult practices centered on agricultural fertility and ancestor veneration. This discovery marks the first evidence of formal cult architecture at the site.

Bronze Fibula with Animal Motif

An elaborate bronze fibula (brooch) featuring a stylized animal head, likely representing a ram or bull. The pin demonstrates advanced metalworking including casting and cold-working techniques to achieve fine details. Such fibulae served both functional and decorative purposes, marking social identity and status.

Terracotta Figurine

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