The word “musha” is a variation of the Armenian word “mshak”, meaning “worker.” This was the term used in the Caucasus to refer to porters at markets, docks, and railway...
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Caucasians. Imeretian
In 131 AD, the Kingdom of Lazica was formed in the territory of Imereti as a vassal of the Roman Empire. In the III century AD, Lazica gained independence and...
Tiflis. Selling vegetables on Maidan
Maidan is the historical name of the oldest square in Tbilisi. The square is located on the bank of the Kura River. The name likely comes from the Turkic language,...
Snow blockade clearance
The Georgian Military road has been known since ancient times, as it is one of only two routes through the Greater Caucasus range. In his essay on Iberia, the ancient...
Greek lady
The Greeks have lived on the territory of present-day Georgia since ancient times and founded many colonies there (including Phasis and Dioscurias — today’s cities of Poti and Sukhumi). In...
Gudauri station
Gudauri derived its name from a certain Gud (either a person or a mythological figure), who first gave the name to Gud-gora (Gud mountain). This toponym frequently appears in XIX...