The Devdoraki Glacier is located on the eastern slope of the Kazbek mountain massif. Its name comes from the Georgian word "Devdorak," which translates to "devil's pillow" ("deva" meaning devil,...
Kazbek station and Terek bridge
The historic Kazbek Postal Station was the third stopping point on the route from Vladikavkaz to Tiflis (Tbilisi). It was located directly in the mountain village of Stepantsminda, at the...
Daryal gorge view
The Daryal Gorge is one of the most magnificent and strategically significant places in the Caucasus. Situated on the border between Russia and Georgia, this narrow, thirteen kilometre long defile,...
Lars station
The Lars station situated at the narrowest point of the Darial Gorge. As the Terek River gorge is one of only two routes across the Greater Caucasus Range, the area...
Developed snow blockade near Mayorshi mountain
Mayorsha Rock is located near the Jvari Pass, the highest point of the Georgian Military Highway (2,379 km above sea level). This section of the road is the most prone...
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...