Abasgia
Sign in to saveAbasgia () was a medieval principality in the Caucasus. Originally a part of the Kingdom of Lazica, it became a predecessor of the Kingdom of Abkhazia.
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- Instance of
- historical country
- Capital
- Anacopia Fortress
- Official language
- Greek
- Followed by
- Kingdom of Abkhazia
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Abasgia () was a medieval principality in the Caucasus. Originally a part of the Kingdom of Lazica, it became a predecessor of the Kingdom of Abkhazia.
== History == The rulers of Abasgia were appointed by the kings of Lazica, probably upon upon the approval of the Byzantine emperor.
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