THE KHEVSUR, TÛSH, AND PSHAV LANDS ,Asiatic Russia,Antique Map

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Khevsureti is a historic province in eastern Georgia, located along both the northern and southern slopes of the Great Caucasus Mountains. Comprising the small river valleys of the Ardoti, Shatili, Arkhoti and the Aragvi, the province borders with Chechnya and is included in the present day Dusheti district, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, Georgia. The province covers 405.3 square miles (1050 km²) The largest villages are Barisakho and Shatili. The name means “a land of valleys” in Georgian and first appears in the 15th century. Formerly, Khevsureti, together with the neighboring area Pshavi, was called Pkhovi (Nowadays, these two provinces are usually mentioned by a common name Pshav-Khevsureti). Historically, the highlander communities of Khevsureti and the neighbouring areas enjoyed a degree of autonomy from the royal authorities. They were free of typical feudal relations and submitted directly to the monarch. They defended the borders and provided crack troops for the royal guards IDENTIFIES THE AREAS OF THE : KHEVSURS, TÛSHES, PSHAVS, GEORGIANS, CHECHENZES

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.