Poti
Poti is one of the ancient cities of Georgia. Territory-66 square kilometers. Population-50 thousand. The city is surrounded by lake Paliastomi from the East, the Balck Sea from the West and the river Rioni from the North. The history of the antic city Phazisi (present Poti) dates back to VI century BC. The city is famous for Argonauts voyage to the country of Golden Fleece, the myths of Medea and Jason, Phazisi Academy – of philosophy and rhetoric. Development of agriculture, metallurgy, ceramics and other field turned the antic city Phazisi into economic and trading centre of Colkheti and one of the most important sea port cities at the Black Sea. According to the ancient Greek historian Strabon, Phazisi was the place where one could meet people from different 60 tribes. In 1858 Poti city was declared as port city. With its history, convenient geographical location and economical success the port turned into a transport junction at the eastern coats of the Black Sea. Nowadays, the port... [Read More...]
