Photograph from Boston Photo News Company 



THE GEORGIAN MILITARY ROAD OVER THE CAUCASUS 



This great highway, over which motor omnibuses are operated regularly in peace times 

 for six months of the year (April 15 to October 15), is one of the most beautiful mountain 

 roads in the world. It ascends the valley of the Terek and crosses the Krestovaya Pass at 

 an elevation of 7,800 feet, then descends to the famous city of Tiflis. It was under con- 

 struction for more than half a century, being completed in 1864. For a distance of eight 

 miles the road runs through an awe-inspiring gorge, flanked by precipitous walls of rock 

 more than a mile high. 



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