GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Batumi Archeological museum was founded in 1994. It is one of the most important cultural and scientific centers in the region. Scientific-research and cultural-educational works are conducted here. The museum preserves exponents from different archeological bases as well as rich archeological material found during archeological excavations. Special attention should be paid on archeological exponents belonging to Colchis (5^th c. BC), Greek (5^th - 4^th c. BC) and Hellenistic (4^th - 3^rd c. BC) period. Gold treasure (1^st -2^nd cc AD) found on the territory of Gonio castle mainly consists of unique items of jewelry and has great archeological value.