Asaguiri

　　Attraction Introduction
　　     Svaneti is situated in the central Caucasus Mountains, nestled between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, and is virtually inaccessible to outsiders. It takes at least three days of driving from Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, to reach these remote valleys, crossing a treacherous 250-kilometer stretch. In the village of Asaguiri, villagers are engaging in ram fighting.

　　    Ram fighting is a famous tradition in the Svaneti valleys, and the Svans have a special affection for this livestock. Fifty years ago, people used wool to filter river water in their search for gold, which is why the legend of the Golden Fleece has endured. Svan villages are built at the bottoms of valleys, surrounded by glaciers and peaks over 5,000 meters high. The climate here is harsh for both people and livestock.

　　    It is said that spring doesn’t arrive until June, while winter comes much too early. Road blockages due to landslides are common and can last for days, happening in any month of the year. During the long, snowy months, roads are completely cut off, forcing the Svans to live in a world entirely isolated from the outside.

　　Features

　　    Svaneti is located in the central Caucasus Mountains, nestled between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, and is virtually inaccessible to outsiders. It takes at least three days of driving from Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, to reach these remote valleys, crossing a treacherous 250-kilometer stretch.  

　　 Tbilisi, Georgia