Useful information about Batumi and Georgia
In the footsteps of the Argonauts - behind the Golden Fleece in Ancient Colchis
One of the iconic places in Batumi is located on Europe Square. Here is a monument to Medea, a woman from Georgia, who is mentioned in the famous myth of the Argonauts. According to legend, she showed the way to the Greek hero Jason and helped steal the golden fleece in the ancient Georgian kingdom of Colchis.
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A huge stella depicts the abduction of a golden fleece at the moment when Medea casts a spell on a snake guarding a priceless relic. Near the beauty in a gilded helmet depicts the Greek hero Jason.
Princess Medea of Colchis, according to legend, was a sorceress, the daughter of the Colchian king Eet. Jason stole a girl in love and took with him along with the stolen golden fleece. The fate of the heroine of the myth does not end there, but a gilded sculpture is set in memory of the famous journey.
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Medea is captured with a golden rune in her hand. On the square you can see a huge stand in honor of the Argonauts. More information about the ancient kingdom of Colchis can be found in the Batumi Archaeological Museum.
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The museum has unique exhibits dating back to the Bronze Age, details of ancient history, travel of the Argonauts and information about the legendary kingdom of Colchis. Batumi Archaeological Museum is visited by tourists, travelers. Here, a hall of ancient jewelry made of gold is opened, a collection of unique jugs is collected, you can purchase the best souvenirs in Batumi.
On the Black Sea coast you can admire the magnificent sea landscape and imagine how many centuries ago the Argonauts entered the bay to the rocky shores of Colchis in this place.
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