See Georgia on historical maps at Tbilisi exhibition

A selection of unique maps of Georgia over the last 20 centuries is set to present the history of geographers’ understanding of the country at Tbilisi’s Literature Museum starting today.

Throughout next month, organisers of the display Georgia on Old Maps will seek to illustrate the evolution in what has been promoted as "the first cartographic exhibition of the kind” in the country.

It will feature copies of over 60 maps from some of the leading libraries and museums across the world.

The maps date between 1 CE and the last century and show the Caucasus region while also presenting a retrospective of the profession of charting the globe.

Hosted within the annual Night at the Museum program of the Georgian National Museum, the event will open its doors starting 9PM.

Within its range of activities, history researcher Irakli Khvadagiani from the Soviet Past Research Laboratory will speak about the history of Georgian independence between the years 1918-1921.

The public talk will mark ongoing celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia that spanned the three-year period.

Young visitors will also find their entertainment at the exhibition, with organisers offering them to take part in puzzle games based on maps.

Rounding off the program, a jazz band led by Tbilisi State Conservatoire Rector Rezo Kiknadze will provide musical backdrop for visitors at the opening night.

The display Georgia on Old Maps will be hosted at the State Museum of Literature of Georgia through June 22.