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In search of Neanderthals 2026: Pleistocene turnovers in the Caucasus and the time capsule of the Tsutskhvati karst system
One of the largest and most mysterious cave sites in the South Caucasus is the Tsutskhvati cave complex, located in Western Georgia, 15 Km Northeast of Kutaisi, in the valley of the river Shabataghele (N 42 16.249; E 42 51.165; H 290-360 m). The Tsutskhvati karst system is comprised of many MP and UP cave sites. Archaeological excavations at Tsutskhvati were carried out in 1970-1971 and 1974-1975. Despite the archaeological excavations before 2016, the site has only been partly studied. From 201
| Country | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Region | 7Vc3+G4 Tsutskhvati, Georgia |
| Period | Middle Paleolithic / Upper Paleolithic / Chalcolithic / Bronze Age / Medieval |
| Dates / season | 07/Sept/2026-30/Sept/2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | September 4, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | No Academic Credits |
| Accommodation | Tuition covers the full cost of instruction, room & board, and transportation from Tbilisi (capital city of Georgia) or from Kutaisi, including the airport (nearest city to the field) to the dig house and back at the end of the field school. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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