Salome Markozia is an archaeologist and Research Scientist at the Otar Lortkipanidze Institute of Archaeology. Her research focuses on the socio-economic transformations of the South Caucasus during the Early and Middle Bronze Ages, with a particular emphasis on the Kura-Araxes cultural horizon. An active educator and editor, she collaborates with international institutions such as Harvard […]

Giorgi Gogoladze is an archaeologist and Research Curator at the Simon Janashia Georgian National Museum. Currently a PhD student at Sokhumi State University. his research focuses on Georgian archaeology spanning from the Early Bronze Age to the medieval period. With extensive field experience across Georgia’s major archaeological sites, he has contributed to numerous nationally funded […]

Nana Rezesidze is a senior researcher at the Georgian National Museum with a PhD in Archaeology. She is a specialist in archaeometallurgy, having completed multiple fellowships at the University of Oxford’s Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art. Her work, which includes two books and over 20 scientific publications, focuses on the analysis […]

Inga Martkoplishvili is a senior researcher at the Georgian National Museum specializing in palynology, microbiology, and bioarchaeology. With a PhD in Life Sciences, her research reconstructs ancient environments and human diets from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. By analyzing pollen and phytoliths, she provides critical insights into ancient textile production and land use, contributing […]

Sesili Sordia is a Senior Conservator at the Georgian National Museum and a PhD candidate specializing in the protection of cultural heritage. Combining her expertise in conservation with professional experience in media management, she serves as the Social Media Manager for the Hypogea Tbilisi 2026 Congress. Her work ensures the accurate and engaging dissemination of […]

Vazha Mamiashvili serves as the Chief Curator of Medieval Archaeological Collections at the Georgian National Museum. A PhD holder in Archaeology, his research is dedicated to the study of medieval Christian monuments and burial structures throughout Georgia. He has a significant international profile, having participated in over 30 scientific expeditions across the Caucasus and abroad, […]

Ketevan Gongadze is an art historian and assistant at the Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia, Georgian National Museum. A PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at Ilia State University, she specializes in the study of medieval Christian art. Her diverse professional background includes teaching Georgian culture at Tbilisi State University and leading educational programs at the […]