Tao-Klarjeti was a Georgian Kingdom (now territory of Turkey). In the 2nd-3rd millenniums BC territory of Tao-Klarjeti was a part of the oldest Georgian Kingdom of Diaokhi. In the 8th-9th centuries AD, southern borders of Georgia extended to the river Araks. In the 9th century, during the rule of the distinguished political figures: founder of the Georgian Royal dynasty of Bagrationi Ashot I the Great (809-826), Bagrat I Kurapalate (died in 876) and David I Kurapalate (876-881), Tao-Klarjeti was a large and powerful Principality, whose borders reached Lake Van and the town of Erzink (Erzincan). The growth of this principality contributed to an expansion of its cultural and economic ties with other kingdoms and principalities. In 888-1466 Tao-Klarjeti was a part of the united Georgian Kingdom.

See also

• History of Georgia
• Georgian people
• Bagrationi dynasty
• Culture of Georgia