RUSSIA. The Darial Gorge, antique print, 1877

RUSSIA. The Darial Gorge, antique print, 1877

Product SKU: P-5-01856

Price £5.99

'Frontier of Southern Russia and The Caucasus-The Defile of Dariel' from Illustrated London News (1877). Antique wood engraved print, 6.5 x 11.0cm, 2.5 x 4.25 inches


The Darial Gorge
The Darial Gorge (Ossetic: Dairany kom; Georgian: Darielis Kheoba) is the gorge on the border between Russia and Georgia. It is at the east base of Mount Kazbek, pierced by the river Terek for a distance of 8 metres between vertical walls of rock (1800 m/5900 ft).

Nomenclature
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CAPTION BELOW PICTURE: 'Frontier of Southern Russia and The Caucasus-The Defile of Dariel'


The Darial Gorge
The Darial Gorge (Ossetic: Dairany kom; Georgian: Darielis Kheoba) is the gorge on the border between Russia and Georgia. It is at the east base of Mount Kazbek, pierced by the river Terek for a distance of 8 metres between vertical walls of rock (1800 m/5900 ft).

Nomenclature
The name Darial originates from Dār-e Alān meaning Gate of the Alans in Persian. The gorge, alternatively known as the Iberian Gates or the Caucasian Gates, is mentioned in the Georgian annals under the names of Ralani, Dargani, Darialani; Strabo calls it Porta Caucasica and Porta Cumana; Ptolemy, Fortes Sarmatica; it was sometimes known as Porta Caucasica and Portae Caspiae (a name bestowed also on the "gate" or pass beside the Caspian Sea at Derbent); and the Tatars call it Darioly.

Importance
Darial was historically important as the only available passage across the Caucasus and has been long fortified — at least since 150 BC. Ruins of an ancient fortress are still visible. The Russian fort, Darial, which guarded this section of the Georgian Military Road, was built at the northern end of the gorge, at an altitude of 1447 m (4746 ft).
The gorge has been immortalized in Russian poetry, notably by Lermontov in The Demon; it has become known as one of the most romantic places in the Caucasus.

(Source Wikipedia)

DATE PRINTED: 1877    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 6.5 x 11.0cm, 2.5 x 4.25 inches (Small)

TYPE: Antique wood engraved print

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Tight right margin; The image shown may have been scanned from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale: The print you will receive is in Good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition compared to that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: Illustrated London News

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