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Ancient watchtower on Sioni mount

The Sioni Tower is located in the village of the same name in the Khevi region on the Georgian Military Highway. In the code of laws issued by George V...

Elbrus mount

Elbrus is a stratovolcano located on the border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia in Russia. The name may derive from the Iranian Elbruz, which means 'tall mountain'. In Russian, Elbrus is...

Aragvi Eristavs palace

The Duchy of Aragvi was a feudal state located in the upper reaches of the Aragvi River. The state existed from the XIV to the XVIII centuries.  The domains of...

Queen Tamara tower

Queen Tamara Tower is located in the Daryal Gorge, on the bank of the Terek River. According to Strabo, the first fortifications were constructed here in the I century BC....

Balta outpost

Balta is a settlement located on the Georgian Military road, 10 kilometres to the south of Vladikavkaz. It stands on the left bank of the Terek River. The name "Balta"...