In this article, the impact that Kartlis Deda has had on different aspects of society will be addressed. Since its emergence, Kartlis Deda has aroused the interest of researchers, academics, specialists and the general public, due to its relevance in various areas. The influence of Kartlis Deda on culture, economy, technology, politics, among other aspects, will be explored with the aim of understanding its role in shaping the current world. In addition, it will be analyzed how Kartlis Deda has transformed the way people interact with each other and how they operate in their environment. Through this article, we aim to provide a comprehensive view of Kartlis Deda, allowing the reader to obtain a broader and clearer perspective on its impact and significance.
Mother Georgian | |
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Native names Georgian: Kartvlis Deda ქართვლის დედა | |
Location | Sololaki Hill, Tbilisi, Georgia |
Coordinates | 41°41′17.0″N 44°48′16.5″E / 41.688056°N 44.804583°E |
Height | 20 meters (66 feet) |
Built | 1958 |
Sculptor | Elguja Amashukeli |
Kartlis Deda (Georgian: ქართვლის დედა; Mother of Kartvel or Mother of Georgian) is a monument in Georgia's capital Tbilisi.
The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress.
She symbolizes the Georgian national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends, and in her right hand is a sword for those who come as enemies.
In 1966 Elguja Amashukeli was awarded the Shota Rustaveli State Prize for this sculpture. He called the statue "Capital", and it commonly became known as "Mother of Kartvel". The accessories of the sculpture, the cup with wine and sword, are an expression of the history of our city, Tbilisi, the endless battles with the enemies and the welcoming of friendly guests.
The original statue erected on Sololaki Hill in 1958 was a wooden allegorical statue that would temporarily decorate the capital. Later it was decided to become permanent and the wood texture was covered with aluminum in 1963 to limit environmental damage. In 1997, the old statue was replaced with a new one.