GEORGIA former Russia Stalin's Birthplace Gori

Description: Castle and Town of Gori (Georgia) (The print title misspelled as .... GORL) Another Quality Print from Martin2001 Print Specifics: Type of print: Wood Engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1858 Publisher: William Collins Sons & Co. Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair) Overall light age toning of paper.Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.5 inches, including blank margins (borders) around the image. 1 inch = 2,54 cm. Paper weight: 2-3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: Blank Notes: Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Narrative: Gori lies 53 miles west of Tbilisi. The exact date of the founding of Gori is unknown. The fortress of Gori, Gorisk-Tsikhe, which dominates the city is known to have been besieged by Pompey in 65 BC during his campaign in the South Caucasus (Gorish-Tsikhe means "Fortress on the Hill"). The name of the town comes from from the Georgian word for hill-goraki. The first mention of the fortress in a 7th century Georgian chronicle. The existing walls and towers of the fortress date from the Middle Ages and from the Turkish and Persian occupations of the 16th and 17th Century. Certain Islamic architectural features such as the keel arch can still be seen in masonry. Gori came to the world's attention along with Joseph Stalin: Gori is his birthplace. He was born there on December 21, 1879. To this day Stalin is regarded by many older citizens of Gori as a hero, a favorite son. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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