During the rehabilitation of Tsereteli Avenue, up to 12 crypts were found

According to Tbilisi City Hall, during the rehabilitation works of Akaki Tsereteli Avenue, in the vicinity of Didube Cathedral, several crypts of the 19th and 20th centuries have been discovered.

According to them, the City Service of Infrastructure Development of Tbilisi City Hall immediately informed the National Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Georgia about the discovery. Currently, specialists are examining the crypts.

According to the archaeologist Merab Dzneladze, the number of crypts discovered in the area surrounding the yard of Didue Cathedral is up to 12.

"It should be noted that all of them are more or less damaged due to the wiring of old communication networks. Currently, they are being examined in detail and we will provide you with additional information in the near future," said Merab Dzneladze.

According to Tbilisi City Hall, the examination of the crypts found on Tsereteli Avenue will be completed in the near future.