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On the Georgian Military Highwzy  
   

On the Georgian Military Highwzy

Room With A View

May 18th 2019
Monday 13 May - Got an early start from Gori, heading east then turning north towards the Russian border, up the Georgian Military Highway. The GMH has history, and is still a major North/Russia - South link across the Caucasus. It follows the traditional route used by invaders and traders through the ages. Its maximum altitude is at the Jvari Pass, where it reaches 2,379 metres (7,815 fee ... read more
Asia » Georgia

Georgian Flag The region of present-day Georgia contained the ancient kingdoms of Colchis and Kartli-Iberia. The area came under Roman influence in the first centuries AD and Christianity became the state religion in the 330s. Domination by Persians, Arabs, and Tu... ... read more
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