Renovated Tetritskaro Local History Museum officially opens in southern Georgia

The renovated Tetritskaro Local History Museum was officially opened in the city of Tetritskaro on Sunday.

The opening ceremony was attended by Tetritskaro Mayor Mikheil Aptsiauri and State Representative in Kvemo Kartli Ilia Jalaghania, who jointly inaugurated the newly rehabilitated museum.

Founded in 1965–1966, the Museum marks its 60th anniversary this year, coinciding with the completion of the renovation works. Over the decades, the museum has played an important educational and cultural role, though its building and infrastructure had gradually required substantial modernisation.

As part of the rehabilitation project, the museum building underwent extensive renovation and reconstruction. The works included the refurbishment of administrative offices, installation of a central heating system, rehabilitation of storage and auxiliary spaces and the modernisation of the conference hall. New, contemporary exhibition spaces were created and conditions for the protection and preservation of exhibits were significantly improved.

Officials said the renovation has brought the museum in line with modern standards, enhancing its appeal for local residents, young people and visitors alike. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to contribute to more effective presentation of cultural heritage and promote the history of Tetritskaro among tourists.

There are up to 11,000 exhibits preserved in the museum, from the Eneolithic era to the twentieth century. Combat weapons and labour tools, horse harnesses, women's jewellery as well as cornelian, turquoise and glass beads, iron axe heads and clay household utensils were found at the Tetritskaro municipality territory and dating back to the VII-IV centuries BC.