Mountainous Adjara - here influence of the black sea is weak, the reason is a resistance of mountains. Their average height is 2000-2500 m above sea level. The highest peak in Adjara is Mount Kanli (3007m above sea level) in Arsian Range.The beautiful Goderzi pass (2027m above sea level) fascinates visitors by its silent charm.
It has hard and diverse past like whole Georgia. As a historical and geographical entity it has been known since ancient times. According to historians, this territory had to be inhabited since the Stone Age. The monuments of this age are found in the mountainous resort Beshumi. The Chorokhi basin used to be one of the main hearts of bronze metallurgy. Hence the abundance of monuments belonging to the Bronze and Early Iron Ages.
The Antique world was well-acquainted with Adjara. It used to have active cultural and trade relations with Colchis Kingdom.
Georgian chronicles first mention Adjara in the 3-rd century BC as a part of the Kartli Kingdom. It was here that Christianity was cradled in Georgia. This significant historic event is connected with Christ’s apostle Andrew the First-Called who was the first to enter Adjara and preach Christianity.
XIX century sees the beginning of new stage in the history of Adjara. The region started to follow the path of economic and social reconstruction and development. After becoming a Soviet State, in 1921, Adjara was announced as an Autonomous Republic. It retains this status up to this day.During the last century of Soviet leadership, Adjara was developing within the frames of common Soviet space. Adjarian nature is considered to represent a live museum of Colchic flora and fauna.
Mount Mtirala is still another enjoyable place in Adjara with its splendid flora and fauna. Its peak reaches 1334 m. Mount Mtirala is always wrapped in mist. Its climate is distinguished by exclusive dampness. You can hardly find another place in nature with such unique bio-diversity. Ancent endemic - Colchic plants grow here.
It has hard and diverse past like whole Georgia. As a historical and geographical entity it has been known since ancient times. According to historians, this territory had to be inhabited since the Stone Age. The monuments of this age are found in the mountainous resort Beshumi. The Chorokhi basin used to be one of the main hearts of bronze metallurgy. Hence the abundance of monuments belonging to the Bronze and Early Iron Ages.
The Antique world was well-acquainted with Adjara. It used to have active cultural and trade relations with Colchis Kingdom.
Georgian chronicles first mention Adjara in the 3-rd century BC as a part of the Kartli Kingdom. It was here that Christianity was cradled in Georgia. This significant historic event is connected with Christ’s apostle Andrew the First-Called who was the first to enter Adjara and preach Christianity.
XIX century sees the beginning of new stage in the history of Adjara. The region started to follow the path of economic and social reconstruction and development. After becoming a Soviet State, in 1921, Adjara was announced as an Autonomous Republic. It retains this status up to this day.During the last century of Soviet leadership, Adjara was developing within the frames of common Soviet space. Adjarian nature is considered to represent a live museum of Colchic flora and fauna.
Mount Mtirala is still another enjoyable place in Adjara with its splendid flora and fauna. Its peak reaches 1334 m. Mount Mtirala is always wrapped in mist. Its climate is distinguished by exclusive dampness. You can hardly find another place in nature with such unique bio-diversity. Ancent endemic - Colchic plants grow here.