Nestled in the rugged terrain of the Caucasus Mountains, a colossal prehistoric fortress has emerged as one of the most enigmatic archaeological discoveriesof recent years. Known as Dmanisis Gora ...

Researchers used drone imagery to analyze the full scope of a massive, 3,000-year-old fortress in the Caucasus mountains. Digitally stitching together 11,000 images, they created a complete map of ...

It is compact yet comprehensive, with maps and colorful “side-bar” sections about everything from Georgian wine to “Soviet Florida” (as Abkhazia was once touted). The South Caucasus tends to be ...

High Caucasus: A Mountain Quest in Russia’s Haunted Hinterland By Tom Parfitt . Buy the Book. Loading ... not just the site of terrorism, kidnappings, and armed conflict. Equipped with Soviet-era ...

Snow. Many peaks are covered with snow the year-round; winter, however, is the best time for mountain skiing and snowboarding. There are few enthusiasts ready to climb a 16,000-foot mountain to ...

A new drone survey has revealed that a 3000-year-old fortress in the Caucasus mountains is almost “40 times larger” than previously thought, reshaping our understanding of Bronze Age ...

The Caucasus Mountains offer big lines and untouched terrain at half the heli-price tag ($160 per person compared to $390 in Switzerland). Last year, Kazbegi Helicopters partnered with Gudauri ...

Researchers used drone imagery to analyze the full scope of a massive, 3,000-year-old fortress in the Caucasus mountains. Digitally stitching together 11,000 images, they created a complete map of ...