Aphkhazeti (Abkhazia)

Often referred to as the “Land of the Soul”, Aphkhazeti (Abkhazia) is a region wrapped in legend and mystery. Its landscape is dotted with the remains of sunken cities, solar temples, ancient burial grounds, and powerful fortresses, each whispering stories of civilizations long past. Human presence here stretches back to the Stone Age, and throughout history, the beauty and richness of Abkhazia have been celebrated by writers and historians including Herodotus, Strabo, Josephus, Arrian, Arcangelo Lamberti, and Jean Chardin.