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The Anatolian plateau with its photogenic landscapes, each one more beautiful than the last, generously multiplied its bounty when we hit the Erzurum-Artvin highway. Twisting and turning through the narrow valleys, the Çoruh River accompanied us on our journey, enhancing the view in a special way. Following an overnight in Artvin, our destination was Şavşat.
The easternmost of Artvin’s seven townships, Şavşat lies 72 km from the city center. The road offers the usual Black Sea scenery. Our spirits were virtually washed clean by the lush vegetation and the water flowing on every side! At 1100 m above sea level, Şavşat consists of 65 villages, some of which are home to Turks of Georgian descent. The altitudes of the neighboring villages vary between 950 and 1800 m. The main part of the region, which is mostly mountain and valley slopes, consists of rocky mountain plateaux and forests, while a remaining smaller portion is made up of plains and hillsides suitable for farming. Şavşat is bordered by Georgia on one side and high mountain ranges on the other. The Karçal Mountains (3539 m), the Sahara (2600 |
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