Uplistsikhe - an ancient cave city

Georgia - mile 4138

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May 1st 2010
As soon as we cross the border from Turkey to Georgia it feels different. On the Turkish side we were in snow covered mountains with temperatures of -2.5C passing small stone houses with turf roofs. In Georgia we suddenly seem to be in amongst very green mountains, riding along tree lined avenues past grand old houses which have seen better days. Everything is very neat and tidy and most of the ... read more

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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