Saburtalo Pantheon facts for kids
The Saburtalo Pantheon (Georgian: საბურთალოს საზოგადო მოღვაწეთა პანთეონი) is a special cemetery located in Tbilisi, Georgia. It's a place where many famous and important people from Georgia are buried. These include well-known writers, artists, scientists, and leaders who made a big difference in their country.
What is the Saburtalo Pantheon?
The Saburtalo Pantheon is more than just a cemetery; it's a place of honor. It was first opened in the 1970s. After being closed for some time, it reopened in 2002. This important site is found in the Saburtalo District of Tbilisi. It helps us remember and respect the people who contributed a lot to Georgia's history and culture.
Who is Buried Here?
Many notable Georgians rest at the Saburtalo Pantheon. Each person buried here was important in their own field. Here are some of the people you can find:
- Leila Abashidze — a famous Georgian actress.
- Georgi Sanaia — a well-known journalist.
- Zurav Sarjveladze — a respected member of the National Academy of Georgia.
- Ilia Tabaghua — a historian who studied the past.
- Levan Phaliashvili — a talented conductor of music.
- Iveri Phrangishvili — an academic, meaning a scholar or professor.
- Petre Kometyan — another academic and scholar.
- Mikheil Korkia — a famous basketball player.
- Tamar Ghvaladze — a bibliographer (someone who studies books) and a teacher.
- Shermazan Kakichashvili — a physicist, a scientist who studies how things work.
- Nikoloz Kaisashvili — a literature expert.
- Givi Kandareli — a gifted painter.
- Alexander Chochia — a doctor who helped people.
- Grigol Chkhikvadze — a musician and a teacher.
- Shalva Chkhetidze — a history expert.
- Grigol Tsetskhladze — a poet who wrote beautiful verses.
- Nino Dzidziguri — a dedicated teacher.
- George Dzotsenidze — an academic.
- Tinatin Tsereteli — an academic.
- Konstantine Tsereteli — an academic.
- Joseph Tsereteli — a painter.
- Tatia Khaindrava — an actor and teacher.
- Ipolite Khvichia — an actor.
- Tinatin Javakhishvili
- Nikoloz (Lasha) Janashia — a priest.
- Ucha Japharidze — a painter.
- Borena Jatchvliani — a poet.
- David Jokhadze — an academic.
- Karlo Jorjaneli — a writer.
Other Important Places
- Mtatsminda Pantheon
- Didube Pantheon
