Timeline of Georgia

Chronology

26 events spanning the history of Georgia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 66 BCE

   Romans complete conquest of Caucasus Mountains region

   Romans complete conquest of Caucasus Mountains region, including Georgian kingdom of Kartli-Iberia.

2. 330

   King Marian III of Kartli-Iberia accepts Christianity for the Georgian people.

   King Marian III of Kartli-Iberia accepts Christianity for the Georgian people.

3. 813

   Armenian prince Ashot I begins 1,000 years of rule in Georgia by Bagratid Dynasty.

   Armenian prince Ashot I begins 1,000 years of rule in Georgia by Bagratid Dynasty.

4. 1099 – 1125

   David IV the Builder establishes expanded Georgian Empire and begins golden age of Georgia.

   David IV the Builder establishes expanded Georgian Empire and begins golden age of Georgia.

5. 1100 – 1300

   Cilician Armenian and Georgian armies aid European armies in Crusades.

   Cilician Armenian and Georgian armies aid European armies in Crusades to limit Muslim control of Holy Land.

6. 1386

   Timur (Tamerlane) sacks Tbilisi, ending Georgian Empire.

   Timur (Tamerlane) sacks Tbilisi, ending Georgian Empire.

7. 1401 – 1500

   Most of modern Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia become part of Ottoman Empire.

   Most of modern Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia become part of Ottoman Empire.

8. 1553

   Ottoman Turks and Persians divide Georgia between them.

   Ottoman Turks and Persians divide Georgia between them.

9. 1762

   Herekle II reunites eastern Georgian regions in kingdom of Kartli-Kakhetia.

   Herekle II reunites eastern Georgian regions in kingdom of Kartli-Kakhetia.

10. 1801

    After Herekle II’s appeal for aid, Russian Empire abolishes Bagratid Dynasty

    After Herekle II’s appeal for aid, Russian Empire abolishes Bagratid Dynasty and begins annexation of Georgia.