Archaeologists have made yet another unique discovery in Kazreti village, Kvemo Kartli Region of Georgia. As the experts say, the archaeologists have discovered the gold mines, which date back to the fourth century BC. The discovery confirms that people who lived on this territory in that period, obtained gold and they had there own rules of its refinement. Georgian-German expedition worked in Kachreti during the past few years. The excavations began in 2004 after discovering sepulchers there. The scientists found tunnels then, bye which, they thought the residents of the area used to obtain ore. The prognosis of the 2004 year has been finally confirmed today. The scientists have dug out the tools for obtaining and refining ore, special areas for scorching ore and dwellings. Archaeologists assert that these are the eldest mines in the world and that such unique exhibits have not been discovered even in Egypt. The archaeologists continue to explore the territory.
