Archaeologists discover IX-X century chain mail shirt during Rustavi Palace excavation

14:13, 22.10.2025

During excavations at a palace within the Rustavi Fortress, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable chain mail shirt dating back to the IX or X century.

The archaeological expedition to the medieval palace, organised by Rustavi City Hall, commenced this July.

Throughout the excavation, the team uncovered several significant artefacts, including a helmet from the same period. Notably, this helmet is the only one of its kind in the South Caucasus among military relics from that era.

By - Svetlana Alimova

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