Georgia in the Caucasus

by Thomas Poulsen

Caucasus Mountains
Although generally identified with Europe, Georgia is technically a part of...

Ananuri Fortress
This complex along the Georgian Military Highway, the main road across the...

Soaring Eagle
Eagles in flight remain a common sight in the Caucasus Mountains.

Aragvi River
The Aragvi flows through eastern Georgia, joining the Kura River northwest of...

Village Along the Aragvi River
Most villages in Georgia have tile roofs like their counterparts...

House in Village of Pasanauri
The builder had an innovative approach to the question of outhouses.

Remodeled House in Pasanauri
The homeowner here went way out when he decided to build an addition.

Pasanauri Sawmill
Wood processing is a major industry in Georgia.

Tending Cattle Near Pasanauri
Raising Cattle is a major actitivity of farmers.

A Snoozing Pig
What better to do on a warm day after grubbing for food?

Bus Stop Near Pasanauri
Some Georgian bus stops are works of art.

Passing the Afternoon in Pasanauri
The shade of a tree can be very nice.

Overview of Mtskheta
Mtskheta was the ancient capital of Georgia from the the third century...

Sixth Century Dzhavari Cathedral
Mtskheta remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Sculpture Over Church Entrance
The ancient artist created a masterpiece for the ages.

A Large House in Mtskheta
The backyard is shaded by an elevated vineyard.

Street Scene in Mtskheta
Typical of older neighborhoods throughout Georgia.

Overview of Tbilisi
The downtown area lies south of the Kura River at the foot of...

Mtatsmindi Hill
The hill dominates the landscape of Tbilisi.

A 19th Century Portrait of Tbilisi
This painting is on display in the Georgian Art Museum

Cable Car on Mtatsmindi Hill
A cable railway gives access to a park and television tower at the top of the...

An Older Section of Tbilisi
The remains of an ancient fortress rise above this neighborhood on the south...

A Typical Neighborhood Street
The police are investigating an automobile accident.

Houses on North Bank of the Kura
Older homes in the Isani district have a decidedly Mediterranean appearance.

Constitution Square in Tbilisi
A view towards Mtatsmindi Hill from the west.

Apartments Near Constitution Square
High rise buildings began to appear in the post World War II period.

Old Turkish Quarter of Tbilisi
Christian Georgia was long a part of the Ottoman Empire.

Thirteenth Century Church
This stone church stands above the Kura River. To the right in the...

Georgian Language Church Inscription
The Georgian alphabet is derived from a script invented in 412 B.C. by...

Turkish-Style Houses in Metekha District
Upper floors protruding over the street are characteristic of Turkish home...

Government Palace in Tbilisi
Classical architecture and gardens contribute to the beauty of the city.

Dance Troupe
Georgia has a long tradition of athletic dancing.

Tbilisi Art Museum
This building originally was an Eastern Orthodox religious seminary in which...

Georgian State Philharmonic Building
This modern building looks down upon a statue of a muse.

A Fancy Wall Mural
Georgia is reknowned for its lively art scene.

An Imaginative Stained Glass Window
This window is located in the Mtatsmindi cable railroad station.

An Attractive Statue in a Park
Public art is to be found throughout the city.

Vegetable Sellers in an Outdoor Market
Farmers markets are to be found in many neighborhoods.

Corn Bread Vendor
His stall is in a public market.

Public Meat Market
The sign is in Georgian and Russian languages.

Selling Sheep
A roadside market on the outskirts of Tbilisi for picking up a dinner lamb.

Amusement Machines
Coin gobblers have also reached Tbilisi

Subway Station
Tbilisi has a single subway line.

Modern Traffic Intersection
Automobile traffic has increased significantly since independence in the 1990s.

Surveying His City
Vakhtang Gorgasali was a 5th century Georgian king who fought for his...

article published 07/22/2005

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nice photos
Hi Tom, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer, teaching English in Georgia for the last three years and loved it. Although I know of Pasanauri, I unfortunately never visited. I was in Chokhatauri. You have taken beautiful photos to express the beauty of this unique country and culture. Thank you!
— Melissa Eker, November 24, 2005

Excellent Armchair Visit
Hi Tom - many thanks for sharing these photos of Georgia! A great tour and good insight into daily life in this little known destination. Thanks Again
— Carole Bradford, July 24, 2005

Very interesting area. Thanks for the armchair tour and all of the detailed descriptions!
— Connie, July 22, 2005

Thank you for the interesting article.
— Chris and Rich Hanley, July 22, 2005

Fantastic! I learned a lot by going thru your photos, thanks for posting.
— Scott Kelly, July 22, 2005

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