Summary
Three Greek inscriptions from Mtskheta, Georgia, provide valuable insights into the royal court of Ancient Iberia, though identifying key figures remains challenging. The study focuses on King Amazasp, whose name appears fully or partially in two inscriptions and is lost in the third but may hint at his identity and the court's pro-Roman orientation. Queen Dracontis is mentioned only once, while Anagranes, a royal official and likely the sole minister, is identified as the sponsor of all constructions across the three inscriptions. The research employs epigraphic analysis to explore these identifications, shedding light on the political dynamics and cultural influences of the Iberian kingdom during this period.
Citation
Phiphia, N., & Kobakhidze, E. (2022). К ВОПРОСУ ОБ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИИ ЦАРЯ ИБЕРИИ АМАЗАСПА, КОРОЛЕВЫ ДРАКОНТИСЫ И КОРОЛЕВСКОГО ЧИНОВНИКА АНАГРАНА, УПОМЯНУТЫХ В ТРЕХ ГРЕЧЕСКИХ НАДПИСЯХ, НАЙДЕННЫХ В МЦХЕТЕ. Proceedings in Archaeology and History of Ancient and Medieval Black Sea Region, (13), 925–933. https://doi.org/10.53737/2713-2021.2021.35.71.033