Trialeti culture facts for kids
The Trialeti culture was an ancient group of people who lived in the Caucasus region. This was around 4,000 years ago, during the Bronze Age. They were known for their rich burial sites and beautiful gold objects.
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When and Where They Lived
The Trialeti culture existed around the 2nd millennium BC. This means they lived from about 2000 BC to 1000 BC. Their settlements began to appear after the Kura-Araxes culture started to fade.
The Trialeti culture was the second major culture to appear in the Caucasus area. This region is a mountain range between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
What Made Them Special
The people of the Trialeti culture were skilled craftspeople. They made amazing items, especially from gold. Many of these treasures have been found in their burial sites.
Their culture also had strong connections with other advanced societies of the ancient world. They were especially linked to cultures around the Aegean Sea. This suggests they traded goods and ideas with distant lands.
Burial Sites and Treasures
Archaeologists have found many important burial sites from the Trialeti culture. These sites often contain large mounds called kurgans. Inside these kurgans, people were buried with many valuable items.
Some of the most famous finds include gold and silver cups, jewelry, and weapons. These items show how rich and skilled the Trialeti people were. They also give us clues about their beliefs and daily lives.
Related Cultures
The Trialeti culture followed the Kura-Araxes culture in the Caucasus. The Kura-Araxes culture was an earlier group of people who lived in the same area.
The Trialeti culture also had ties to other groups. For example, burials with wheeled vehicles have been found in places like Trialeti and Lchashen. This shows how advanced their technology was for the time.
Images for kids
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A beautiful gold cup found at a Trialeti site. It is now in the National Museum of Georgia in Tbilisi.
See also
- Artaxiad dynasty of Iberia
- Kura-Araxes culture
- Shulaveri-Shomu culture
In Spanish: Cultura de Trialeti para niños
