Its population, known as the Iberians, formed the nucleus of the Georgians (Kartvelians), and the state, together with Colchis to its west, would form the nucleus of the medieval Kingdom of Georgia.
Its population, known as the Iberians, formed the nucleus of the Georgians (Kartvelians). Iberia, ruled by Pharnavazid, Arsacid and Chosroid royal dynasties, together with Colchis to its west, would form the nucleus of the medieval Kingdom of Georgia.