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Often regarded as the southeastern border of Europe, the Caucasus Mts stretch from the Black Sea (left) to the Caspian Sea (right). The mountain range spans 1,125 km (700 mi), forming part of the southern Russian border, and crossing Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from left to right respectively. With a snowline of approximately 3,350 m (11,000 ft) and many peaks over 4,500 m (14,760 ft), much of the snow seen in this image is present year round. Also visible in this photo are apparent phytoplankton blooms in the Caspian Sea, marked by blue-green swirls. Image credit: NASA.

Often regarded as the southeastern border of Europe, the Caucasus Mts stretch from the Black Sea (left) to the Caspian Sea (right). The mountain range spans 1,125 km (700 mi), forming part of the southern Russian border, and crossing Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from left to right respectively. With a snowline of approximately 3,350 m (11,000 ft) and many peaks over 4,500 m (14,760 ft), much of the snow seen in this image is present year round. Also visible in this photo are apparent phytoplankton blooms in the Caspian Sea, marked by blue-green swirls. Image credit: NASA.

A more panoramic view of Mtskheta from the Jvari Monastery. The town, which lies at the confluence of the Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi rivers, served as the capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. It was the site where Christianity was proclaimed the state religion of Georgia in 317. Although the capital was moved to Tbilisi in the early 6th century, Mtskheta continued to serve as the coronation and burial place for most Georgian kings until the 19th century.

A more panoramic view of Mtskheta from the Jvari Monastery. The town, which lies at the confluence of the Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi rivers, served as the capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. It was the site where Christianity was proclaimed the state religion of Georgia in 317. Although the capital was moved to Tbilisi in the early 6th century, Mtskheta continued to serve as the coronation and burial place for most Georgian kings until the 19th century.

View of Mtskheta through a window opening at the Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross).

View of Mtskheta through a window opening at the Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross).

A metal window grating at the Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) at Mtskheta.

A metal window grating at the Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) at Mtskheta.

Metal doorway to the Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) at Mtskheta.

Metal doorway to the Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) at Mtskheta.

The Georgian Orthodox Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) at Mtskheta was built in an early tetraconch style (a four-apsed domed structure) that greatly influenced later Georgian and South Caucasus architecture.

The Georgian Orthodox Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) at Mtskheta was built in an early tetraconch style (a four-apsed domed structure) that greatly influenced later Georgian and South Caucasus architecture.

The Georgian Orthodox Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) was built in the 6th century A.D. overlooking Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Caucasian Iberia. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Georgian Orthodox Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) was built in the 6th century A.D. overlooking Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Caucasian Iberia. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The President's Palace in Tbilisi under construction in 2007. The building serves as the official residence and principal workplace of the president of Georgia and is sometimes referred to as the Georgian White House.

The President's Palace in Tbilisi under construction in 2007. The building serves as the official residence and principal workplace of the president of Georgia and is sometimes referred to as the Georgian White House.

A church gate in Tbilisi.

A church gate in Tbilisi.

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