Abkhazia Under the Tsar: A Tumultuous Century of Annexation, Conflict, and Deportation
Irakli Gagua
July 15, 2022
The 19th century marked a period of dramatic transformation for Abkhazia as it was drawn into the orbit of the
The 19th century marked a period of dramatic transformation for Abkhazia as it was drawn into the orbit of the
The tapestry of Abkhazia’s history becomes even more intricate with the arrival of the Ottomans in the 16th century. This
The eastern shores of the Black Sea witnessed the birth of a powerful kingdom – Colchis – around the 13th
The story of Abkhazia is intricately linked to the rise and fall of the Lazic kingdom, a power that emerged
Abkhazia boasts a rich and vibrant history, stretching back millennia before the dawn of written records. To understand the tapestry
Following the decline of the Lazica kingdom and under the umbrella of the Byzantine Empire, the Abasgi people, inhabiting the
Following the decline of the Lazica kingdom and under the umbrella of the Byzantine Empire, the Abasgi people, inhabiting the
Abkhazia’s story unfolds alongside that of Colchis, a land known for its rich tapestry of cultures and its strategic location
Abkhazia’s documented history begins to take shape around the 6th-5th centuries BC, marked by the arrival of enterprising Greek colonists
The reign of Queen Tamar (1184-1213) marked the pinnacle of Georgian power. Her formidable armies crushed Turkish incursions and embarked
