Arbo, Georgia facts for kids
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Arbo
არბო
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 Arbo, Georgia
Location in Georgia
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| Country |  Georgia |
| Region | Shida Kartli |
| Municipality | Gori |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 293 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
Arbo (Georgian: არბო) is a small village in the country of Georgia. It is part of the Gori Municipality in the Shida Kartli region. Arbo is located on the right side of the Little Liakhvi river. It is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) north of the city of Gori. In 2014, about 293 people lived in Arbo. Most of the people living there (almost 100%) are ethnic Georgians.
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What to See in Arbo
Arbo is home to some interesting places.
Niko Lomouri Memorial Museum
The village has a special museum dedicated to Niko Lomouri. He was a famous Georgian writer from the 1800s who was born in Arbo. The museum helps people learn about his life and works.
Historic Churches
Arbo also has two old churches, both named after Saint George.
- One church is a single-nave basilica. This means it has one main open space inside. It was built a very long time ago, in the 10th century.
- The other church has a crossed domed design. This means its shape looks like a cross with a dome on top. This church was built later, in the 19th century.
Arbo's Past
Arbo has a long and interesting history.
Early Beginnings
People in Arbo believe that the village was founded by Queen Tamar around the year 1184. She was a very important queen in Georgian history. The village's history is also connected to the 10th-century church of St. George. There is a special August celebration for Saint George called arbooba.
Mentions in Old Records
Arbo is mentioned in several old writings.
- It appears in an 18th-century geography book written by Prince Vakhushti.
- The village is also found in other documents from that century.
- A travel diary by Johann Anton Güldenstädt, written between 1787 and 1791, also talks about Arbo.
Recent Challenges
Arbo is very close to the area known as South Ossetia, which has been a conflict zone.
- In August 2008, during the Russo-Georgian War, the village was briefly taken over by Russian and South Ossetian forces.
- Because of this, many people, about 60-65% of Arbo's population, had to leave their homes for a short time.
- After the war, Arbo faced challenges. In 2010, the Russian military in South Ossetia carried out "border demarcation works" near the village.
- In 2014, Russian helicopters and drones were seen flying over the ceasefire line.
