History of the development of Adjara – following the chronology #2

Adjara is one of the oldest regions of Georgia. which throughout history has always stood out as one of the advanced regions of Georgia. According to ancient written sources, archaeological materials, ethnographic, folklore, and toponymic data, it is confirmed that Adjara belongs to the area of ​​ancient settlements. This region was the ancient center of a highly developed, self-contained Kolkhi culture. Let’s follow the chronology, talk about the development of Adjara, and highlight important events.

50s of the XIX century

The development of tea culture, the birthplace of which is the Adjara region, and the history of its establishment is connected with the name of Lao Zongjao. Tea culture later spread throughout Georgia and the Black Sea coast;

1970s

Consulates of various countries of the world were opened in Batumi, such as the USA, Italy, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, Great Britain, Switzerland-Norway, Turkey, Persia, Japan;

The 1878 Year

The Batumi port was built, which in 1878-1886 was declared, ”Porto-Franco”, which meant a port with the right to import and export foreign goods duty-free. This process helped and accelerated the growth and development of the city;

The 1881 Year

establishment of Batumi Botanical Garden and Batumi Boulevard;

At the end of the 19th century

strategic projects were implemented in Adjara, such as electricity supply, the establishment of a post-telegraph, and the construction of the ”Baku-Tbilisi- Batumi” railway, the main purpose of which was to transport the oil discovered in Baku from the Caspian Sea to Europe via Georgia, as the shortest route. These processes led to the economic dynamics and development of Adjara;

At the end of the 19th century

European culture spread widely in Batumi, the first printing house and photo salons were opened. And in 1884, the Batumi Drama Theater was founded;

19th – 20th centuries

throughout history, Georgia and Batumi have always been distinguished by tolerance towards different religions. During this period, the construction of shrines of various religions began, such as religious services were held in Batumi Orthodox churches, Catholic Church, Armenian-Gregorian Church, Jewish Synagogue, and Muslim Mosques;

The 1910 Year

The first cinema “Apollo” was opened in Batumi;

The 1918 Year

Georgia’s independence was restored. On May 26, 1918, Georgia gained independence and the Adjara region returned to the territorial integrity of Georgia;

The 1921 Year

Adjara was granted the status of autonomy by the adopted constitution;

The 1935 Year

A two-year educational institute was opened in Batumi, named after Shota Rustaveli in 1938. After including and developing various educational programs over the years, in 1990 Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University was founded on the same basis;

The 1991 Year

Independence of Georgia – The act of restoration of state independence of Georgia was adopted on April 9, 1991. In May 2004, the Autonomous Republic of Adjara returned to the jurisdiction of Georgia.