Mountain system between Black and Caspian Seas in Eurasia. Consists of Greater and Lesser Caucasus ranges connected by Likhi Range. Highest peak is Mount Elbrus at 18,510 feet in Greater Caucasus. Western Caucasus designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
Caucasus Mountains lie between Black and Caspian Seas in Eurasia. Only European mountainous area with minimal human impact. Region offers isolation and unique landscapes
Extends 1,200 km between Black and Caspian Seas. Consists of Greater Caucasus in north and Lesser Caucasus in south. Mount Elbrus reaches 5,642 meters, highest peak in Europe. Region spans 440,000 sq. km from Russia to Turkey and Iran
Caucasus spans 170,000 square miles between Black and Caspian Seas. Region includes Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. Mountains form two ranges: Greater Caucasus in north and Lesser Caucasus in south. Mount Elbrus reaches 18,510 feet, highest peak in system
War began over territorial disputes in South Caucasus region. Iranians initially defeated Russian forces under Yermolov. Local Muslim rebellions against Russian garrisons occurred in various regions
CHG lineage first identified in 2015 based on Western Eurasian populations. Diverged from WHGs during Last Glacial Maximum (45,000-26,000 years ago). Survived in isolation since late LGM period. Displayed high genetic affinity to Iranian Plateau hunter-gatherers