Omalo Ethnographic Museum

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Omalo Ethnographic Museum
Tushetian Ethnographic Museum of Keselo, in Omalo
Omalo Ethnographic Museum, facade
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LocationTusheti, Georgia
Coordinates42°22′44″N 45°37′48″E / 42.37889°N 45.63000°E / 42.37889; 45.63000
Typeethnographic museum

Omalo Ethnographic Museum is an ethnographic museum in village Zemo (Upper) Omalo in Tusheti region, Georgia. Tushetian Ethnographic Museum of Keselo, in Omalo preserves traditional items used by the Tusheti people, such as agricultural tools, household items and weapons. Museum exhibition is dedicated to traditions and customs and reflects the way Tushetians used to live in the past.[1] Exhibition also includes archeological finding, such as Bronze Age axes and jewelry.[2] Tourist trail also includes Keselo fortress.[3]

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  1. ^ "Discover amazing Tusheti" Georgian Journal, 7 August 2018
  2. ^ Omalo Tour Guide
  3. ^ Keselo-Kue Agency of Protected Areas.