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The Iberian Invasion of Armenia (35 AD): A Pivot in Ancient Caucasian Geopolitics
In 35 AD, the Kingdom of Iberia launched a major southern invasion into Armenia, altering the balance of power between Rome and Parthia.
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The Roman Invasion of Iberia (36 BC)
The history of the Roman military expedition into the Kingdom of Iberia led by Publius Canidius Crassus in 36 BC, including its geopolitical impact.
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Arab Expansion in the Caucasus: The Invasions of Habib ibn Maslama
Explore the history of Habib ibn Maslama's 7th-century invasions of Kartli (Iberia), which altered the South Caucasus and established Arab dominance via the Treaty of Protection.
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Anti-Iranian Conflict: The Second Rebellion of Gurgen (571)
The Second Rebellion of Gurgen in 571 marks a critical turning point in late antiquity, when the Kingdom of Iberia joined forces with Armenia to challenge Sasanian Iranian hegemony.
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The Iberian-Armenian War: Siege of Garni (51 AD)
The Siege of Garni in 51 AD was the decisive confrontation of the Iberian-Armenian War, reshaping the ancient balance of power in the Caucasus.
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The Unified Kingdom's Campaign Against Ganja (1011–1012)
The 1011 campaign against Ganja marked a key phase in the expansion of unified medieval Georgia, forcing the neighboring emirate into vassalage.
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The Battle of Gandza (1046): Byzantine-Seljuk Wars in Georgian History
The Battle of Gandza in 1046 marked a vital conflict involving the Byzantine Empire, the Duchy of Kldekari, and the Seljuk Turks.
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The 1998 Gali War: Post-War Conflict in Abkhazia
A historical review of the May 1998 Six-Day War in the Gali district, detailing the clashes, the partisan groups involved, and the subsequent mass displacement.
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The Fall of Gagra (October 1992)
The historical overview of the Battle of Gagra in October 1992, a critical turning point and tragic chapter during the War in Abkhazia.
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The Battle of Ertsukhi (1104): King David IV’s First Major Victory
The Battle of Ertsukhi in 1104 marked a turning point in medieval Georgian history, securing the unification of Kakheti-Hereti and proving King David IV's reformed army against the Seljuk Empire.
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The Great Turkish Invasion of 1080: Didi Turkoba in Georgia
The Great Turkish Invasion (Didi Turkoba) of 1080 marked a devastating period of Seljuk migration and military occupation in medieval Georgia.
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The Southern Expansion of Tao-Klarjeti: Campaigns of David III Against Muslim Emirates (993–998)
Explore the strategic 10th-century southern campaigns led by King David III Kuropalates, securing borders against the Rawwadids.