History and culture – Pshav Khevsureti

Pshav Khevsureti

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From the ancient times Pshav-Khevsureti had been free, independent region, less affected by governance of kings. That is why it

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Ethnography and Cultural Heritage

The ethno-cultural heritage of Pshav-Khevsureti is unique. Fortress-villages in the region (Lebasikari, Shatili, Mutso, etc.) are impressive due to their

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Folk Holidays

Vazhaoba is an event dedicated to the great Georgian writer and poet Vazha-Pshavela. Every year (in summer or autumn) a

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Cuisine

Dairy products, meat and beer are characteristic features of Pshav-Khevsureti cuisine. Round-shaped bread is generally baked from barley in stone

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History of Pshav-Khevsureti

According to archeological records, present Pshav-Khevsureti was previously inhabited by man as early as the prehistoric age. Khevsureti and Pshavi

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Housing

PSHAV HOUSE Currently, houses in Pshavi are not of one architecturalstyle. Urban-style houses are most common, especially within the Magharoskari

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Ethnological Heritage and Farming

For ages the Pshav-Khevsureti population has bred cattle due to the vast the grasslands and pastures at their disposal. The