Contest #156 answer: Mesti, Svanetia, Georgia

The Upper Svanetia region in Georgia is an UNESCO World Heritage site. The unofficial capital of this region is Mestia, famous for its ‘Tower Houses’.

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The region is inhabited by the Svans, who have their own language and a very distinctive art.

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I wanted to put up a difficult contest for a change, but I hope I did not make it too hard.

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