Artsivi (Eagle) Gorge Natural Monument | |
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![]() Hiking in Eagle canyon. | |
WDPA ID 555549407 | |
Location | ![]() |
Nearest city | Dedoplistsqaro |
Coordinates | 41°29′15.85″N 46°05′39.67″E / 41.4877361°N 46.0943528°E |
Area | 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
Established | 1935 |
Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
Website | Artsivi (Eagle) Gorge Natural Monument |
Artsivi (Eagle) Gorge Natural Monument ( Georgian: არწივის ხეობა) consists of two sites: limestone rock canyon and nearby forested area, where in the 5th century Khornabuji fortress was built. Sites are located in Dedoplistsqaro Municipality, Georgia and incorporated in Vashlovani Protected Areas. [1]
Eagle gorge is located 2 km from the city of Dedoplistsqaro on the limestone rock massive. Here is the only local endemic species of Georgia - Campanula kachetica, rare species of Globularia trichosantha, Galium pedemontanum and rare oriental thuja ( Biota orientalis), which is not available in any other corner of Georgia. Eagle gorge is also distinguished by more than sixty varieties birds, including nesting rare species of birds - black stork and Griffon vulture. Eagle canyon is an ideal place for birdwatching. [2]
Artsivi (Eagle) Gorge Natural Monument | |
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![]() Hiking in Eagle canyon. | |
WDPA ID 555549407 | |
Location | ![]() |
Nearest city | Dedoplistsqaro |
Coordinates | 41°29′15.85″N 46°05′39.67″E / 41.4877361°N 46.0943528°E |
Area | 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
Established | 1935 |
Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
Website | Artsivi (Eagle) Gorge Natural Monument |
Artsivi (Eagle) Gorge Natural Monument ( Georgian: არწივის ხეობა) consists of two sites: limestone rock canyon and nearby forested area, where in the 5th century Khornabuji fortress was built. Sites are located in Dedoplistsqaro Municipality, Georgia and incorporated in Vashlovani Protected Areas. [1]
Eagle gorge is located 2 km from the city of Dedoplistsqaro on the limestone rock massive. Here is the only local endemic species of Georgia - Campanula kachetica, rare species of Globularia trichosantha, Galium pedemontanum and rare oriental thuja ( Biota orientalis), which is not available in any other corner of Georgia. Eagle gorge is also distinguished by more than sixty varieties birds, including nesting rare species of birds - black stork and Griffon vulture. Eagle canyon is an ideal place for birdwatching. [2]