Gali to get a monument to Tlabgan Ketsba, whom Abkhaz media say lived to 137
The monumental art commission of Abkhazia's de facto authorities chose a design by sculptor Timur Akhuba for a monument in Gali. Abkhaz outlets describe Ketsba as the town's first inhabitant and founder and give his life as 1806–1943.
The 137-year age rests only on local Abkhaz media claims, not documents. Information comes from the de facto Council of Ministers' press service.
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