The Caucasus is one of those mountain regions many readers recognize immediately but place only vaguely. The usual confusion is not just about location; it is also about where the Greater Caucasus ends, where the Lesser Caucasus begins, and why Mount Elbrus is sometimes described as Europe’s highest mountain. Where exactly are they? The Caucasus […]
Imagine standing atop the ancient Citadel Hill—once the mighty Erebuni fortress—overlooking a city that blends pink‑stone facades, dramatic Soviet avenues, and Mount Ararat’s snow‑capped silhouette. That city is Yerevan, Armenia’s capital since 782 BCE, and a living testament to Armenian endurance and innovation. Today, it pulsates as a modern hub of politics, culture, and commerce, yet […]
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia (the country), not the U.S. state with the same name. It’s a river-valley city in the Caucasus where geography, history, and regional politics meet in one urban spine. If you want the fast version: learn what “Tbilisi” means on the map, where it sits, and why that location keeps […]
