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Alexander Noneshvili. ,, The issue of Roman army subdivisions’ dislocation in the kingdom of Iberia (Kartli)” (according to the archaeological materials). "Archaeology" magazine, N7, A. Institute of Archeology named after Afakidze; "AUREUS" publishing hou

Resume. The article deals with the Roman military units deployment issues in Caucasian Iberia, topic, frequently being a subject of discussions in the special scientific literature. Based on recent archaeological materials, the research suggests that the Romans were not based only in Mtskheta, but also in Dzalisa, near the border of Iberia and Albania, and in the Dariali valley. This conclusion is based on the Dzalisa complex, as well as on the materials, dating back to the I-II centuries AD, recovered in Mtskheta, Bori, Nastakisi etc; an honorary (triumphal) military crown, made of 22 gold leaves, accidentaly found in vil. Ruisi in 1956; the so-called "Legionaire" iron ring, unearthed from the “tile-constructed tomb” #6 in 1975, Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli area; "Loricas" (body armors), found in the Dedoflisgora settl. (1st century BC - 1st century AD); bronze helmets, found in the Lagodekhi municipality village Chiauri and Dedoplistskaro municipality village Kvemo Kedi (accidental finds). Special attention is drawn to the small pattern of the Roman figurine, the fragment of the Roman "Emperor" statue (fragment, 11.5 cm), which is displayed in the Historical-Archaeological Museum of the European University. The figure is dressed in high-ranking military clothing (toga) and torso armor. The article offers an argumentative conclusion, based on numerous archaeological artifacts, that Roman military units were indeed stationed in the territory of Eastern Georgia, in the Caucasian Iberia.