Gori

Gori Gori is a historic city in eastern Georgia, founded in ancient times due to its strategic location on trade routes. Throughout history, it has been an important military and cultural center. Gori is also famous as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet leader, whose museum still stands in the city today. Uplistsikhe Near Gori lies Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn town dating back to the early Iron Age. Carved directly into the cliffs, it served as a major political and religious center for centuries. With its tunnels, halls, and rock-cut churches, Uplistsikhe is one of Georgia’s most remarkable archaeological sites.