Dmanisi Museum-Reserve was founded in 1983 on base of the Dmanisi monument.

The archeological excavations have been proceeding since 1936.

The museum represents the medieval town of Dmanisi and the geological layer dating back to 1.8 million years, which is rich for the oldest hominid and animal remains.

Since 1991 five sculls of prehistoric hominids have been found in the site. It’s notable that there is no analogue of discovery such many hominid remains in one archeological site.

These results caused the great interest of the international community of scientists, as it changed the whole theory of human spreading outside Africa.

The medieval archeological monument includes the inner castle, secular buildings, shrines and the secret tunnel. Among the shrines, the VI c. Dmanisi Sioni is of the utmost interest, with the XIII c. unique gate with the ornaments and manuscripts on it.