Georgian ports of the 17th century, according to the Catholic missionaries

Abstract

Various European authors who worked or traveled in Georgia offer insights into Georgian ports in the 17th century. Notably, Catholic missionaries such as Arcangelo Lamberti, Cristoforo Castelli, Gaetano Rasponi, Luis Grange, and Giovanni Giuliano da Luca are prominently featured. To complete the picture and compare sources, we also examine accounts by Jean Chardin and
Johann Anton Güldenstädt. This study aims to clarify the significance of each port in modern Georgia. With this context in mind, this study aims to examine and clarify the significance of each port in modern Georgia by specifically reviewing and comparing materials from Catholic missionaries and traveler records, and by providing a brief characterization of each port’s historical and economic importance.