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What was Sukhumi called by the Greeks who settled there in the 6th century BC?

  • Aqwa

  • Tskhumi

  • Sokhumi

  • Dioscurias

Answer

Sukhumi's history can be traced back to the 6th century BC when it was settled by Greeks, who named it Dioscurias. The city has had several names throughout its history, including Tskhumi and Sokhumi.
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