Colchis, ancient region at the eastern end of the Black Sea south of the Caucasus, in the western part of modern Georgia. It consisted of the valley of the Phasis (modern Rioni) River.

Where was Colchis in relation to Greece?

In pre-Hellenistic Greco-Roman geography, Colchis (Ancient Greek: Κολχίς) was an exonym for the Georgian polity of Egrisi (Georgian: ეგრისი) located on the coast of the Black Sea, centered in present-day western Georgia.

Who was prince of Colchis?

One day, a Greek ship landed on the shores of Colchis. Aboard this ship, the Argo, was a Greek prince called Jason. On seeing Jason for the first time, Medea fell head over heels in love with him. When Jason arrived at the palace he asked Aeetes to give him the golden fleece.