In early antiquity the Caucasus called "gold-bearing
edge". Therefore, according to the Ancient Greek myths, exactly on
searches of the Golden Fleece here went the legendary Argonauts. The quantity
and a variety of archeological finds on the territory of modern Georgia strike the
scientists. Among numerous gold products come across the processed
earrings, necklaces, rings with a signet, bracelets, jewelry with the head of
the Aries and gold diadems of the thinnest work.
On April 20, 2013 the Georgian post issued a postage block of
4 values "Cultural Heritage of Georgia". On stamps in block are presented
the following gold jewelry of an antique era: - Bracelet V century BC. - Bowl I-II century BC. - Molding (figure of a lion) III-IV century BC. - Earring IV-V century BC. Gold products are decorated with geometrical ornaments and
mythological drawings. On stamps is specified the year of edition 2012. However, it
shouldn't be perceived literally. In the territory of ancient colchicines time
stiffens and turns into gold.
