About History – Georgian Military Road
The Georgian Military Road (საქართველოს სამხედრო გზა) is the historic name for a major route through the Caucasus from Georgia to Russia. The 208 kilometer road from Tbilisi (Georgia) to Vladikavkaz (Russia) follows the traditional route used by invaders and traders throughout the ages.
19th century photograph of the Georgian Military Road
Although the route has been used since ancient times, the Georgian Military Road in its present form was refurbished and improved by the Russian military in the first half of the 19th century at a cost £4,000,000 (a huge sum at the time).
19th century photograph of the Georgian Military Road
19th century photograph of the Georgian Military Road
19th century photograph of the Georgian Military Road
19th century photograph of the Georgian Military Road
Soviet era tourism poster promoting the Georgian Military Road
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