Presentation of the x-book of the scientific-popular series

Presentation of the x-book of the scientific-popular series

In 9th October there was a presentation of a book in Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts. book’s name is “Old Tbilisi”. The author of the book is Jaba Samushia, he is a historian, professor and Deputy Director-General of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia. The event was opened by the Director of the National Center of Manuscripts Zaza Abashidze. The presentation of the book was also attended by Giorgi Tkemaladze – Chairman of Tbilisi City Municipal Assembly, Roin Metreveli- Vice President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Giorgi Alibegashvili- Chairman of the Department of State Language, and Zaza Maruashvili- Head of Science and Technology Division of Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia. It should be noticed that the publication was dedicated to the historical essay on Old Tbilisi, from the period of the ancient settlements on the territory of the city to the XIX century. There is also described the process of urbanization in the city. Besides, it is interesting to review modern archaeological finds. The book will be available at the National Center of Manuscripts.