Scholarly-literary section: A sketch of Mingrelia, Samurzakan, and Abkhazia, by Dmitry Bakradze (1860)
This article, written by the Georgian historian Dmitry Bakradze (1826–1890), was originally published in Gazeta Kavkaz in 1860 across two issues (No. 48 pp. 293-294 and No. 49 pp. 298-299). It offers an exploration of the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Mingrelia, Samurzakan, and Abkhazia. Bakradze vividly describes the natural landscapes, including rivers, forests, and mountain ranges, and traces the historical evolution of these regions, from ancient Greek colonies to his time in the 1860s. He also analyses into the customs, lifestyle, and socio-political state of the local populations.
This English translation, provided by AbkhazWorld, aims to bring this rich historical account to a broader audience, offering a valuable perspective on the intertwined histories of the region.
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