Colchis | History Stories | Britannica Colchis, ancient region at the eastern end of the Black Sea south of the Caucasus, in the western part of modern Georgia It consisted of the valley of the Phasis (modern Rioni) River
Colchis - Greek Mythology Colchis was a region in the Southern Caucasus that appeared in the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece, in Greek mythology It was on the area where modern-day Georgia is now located
The Ancient Kingdom of Colchis: A Legendary Land of Plenty, Conflict . . . Colchis is located on the eastern shore of the Black Sea in what today makes up the western half of the country Georgia People from this kingdom were known as Colchians Much of the kingdom was built along the banks of the Phasis River (today the Rioni River)
Colchis Iberia in Antiquity - World History Encyclopedia Colchis (western Georgia) and Kartli Iberia (eastern and southern Georgia) were important regions in the Caucasus area of Eurasia from the Bronze Age of the 15th century BCE Prospering through agriculture and trade, the region attracted Greek and then Roman colonists The success of several cities is indicated by the minting of their own coinage
COLCHIS, THE LAND OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA Ancient Greek legends told of a fabulously wealthy land where Jason and the Argonauts stole the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes with the help of his daughter Medea It was a distant land that was reached by the Black Sea and down the River Phasis
Colchis | Land of the Golden Fleece and Medeas Realm - Olympioi Colchis, a name that echoes with tales of heroism, magic, and quests, holds a revered place in the annals of Greek mythology Situated at the easternmost edge of the known world, this ancient kingdom is best recognized as the final destination in the legendary voyage of the Argonauts
Cultures | Colchis - History Archive Colchis was an ancient region located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, in what is today western Georgia It played a significant role in Greek mythology and ancient history, particularly noted for its wealth, strategic location, and cultural interactions with neighboring civilizations
Colchis - Infoplease Colchis kŏlˈkĭs [key], ancient country on the eastern shore of the Black Sea and in the Caucasus region Centered about the fertile valley of the Phasis River (the modern Rion), Colchis corresponds to the present-day region of Mingrelia in Georgia
Kingdom of Colchis: Unveiling the History of Ancient Georgias . . . The Kingdom of Colchis, an ancient civilization in the territory of modern-day Georgia, represents a significant chapter in the history of the Caucasus region Known primarily from Greek mythology and historical sources, Colchis played a pivotal role in the region's economic and cultural development during antiquity
Colchis - Hellenica World In ancient geography, Colchis (sometimes spelled also as Kolchis) (Greek: Κολχίς, kŏl´kĬs; Georgian: კოლხეთი, Kolkheti) was a nearly triangular district in Caucasus Now the western part of Georgia, it was in Greek mythology the home of Aeetes and Medea and the destination of the Argonauts