The Rector of Tbilisi State University, Academician Jaba Samushia delivered a public lecture entitled “The Era of Tamar” at the Georgian Technical University. The event was held within the framework of the cultural and educational program “Georgian Identity”.

The public lecture series is dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion in Georgia. Within this framework, Georgian scientists deliver educational and cognitive public lectures on the important stages of history that have shaped Georgia’s unique culture and values.

The project is being implemented by the Georgian Technical University’s Research Center of Theology and the Christian Studies Laboratory, in collaboration with the Logos - International Center for Christian Studies.

Rector Jaba Samushia spoke about Tamar, the monarch of the Bagrationi royal dynasty, during whose reign Georgia became the most powerful state in the Caucasus. The Rector focused on Tamar’s political and public activities, the reforms, and the pivotal battles she engaged in.

“It is important for me to be involved in this project. As part of the lecture series, a number of interesting meetings were held to explore the history of Georgia and its cultural heritage. I am happy to note that the students who attended the lectures showed a great interest in the Tamar period and its developments,” said Jaba Samushia.

The public lecture was attended by the Rector of the Georgian Technical University, David Gurgenidze, representatives of the Georgian Patriarchate, professors and students.

“Jaba Samushia’s lecture entitled “The Era of Tamar” reminds young people of one of the most important periods in Georgian history, which had a profound influence on the process of forming the basic values ​​and identity of the country and the Georgian people. The decisions made by our great ancestors need to be studied, analyzed, and agreed upon. The discussion held at the university is a clear confirmation of this,” said Davit Gurgenidze, Rector of the Georgian Technical University.

In 2026, Georgia will commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion. In connection with this date, under the leadership of scientists and cultural figures and with the support of the Patriarchate of Georgia and the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, a three-year cultural and educational program - “Georgian Identity” was developed, which was launched in May 2024. The aim of the program is to analyze, with the participation of the public, the main stages of history that have shaped Georgia’s unique culture and values.