Kukheti (კუხეთი) was a historical region in eastern Georgia, founded by the Georgian ethnarch - Kukhos, son of Kartlos. Initially it was a part of Kartli. It borders with Hereti, Kakheti and Kartli. Later, on the basis of Kukheti, Kakheti and Hereti, one region was formed - called "Kakheti", which was no longer considered as part of "Kartli".[Davit Sartania Dali Nikolaishvili Avtandil Ujmajuridze Gia Chkhikvishvili
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The mountain Gareja (2496 m) [ Mt’a Gareja, Georgia Mindat.org] and David Gareji monastery complex were located in this province.[Roin Metreveli David Gareji Monastery Complex – an Integral Part of Ancient Cultural Heritage of Georgia BULLETIN OF THE GEORGIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, vol. 13, no. 2, 2019]
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