Goderdzi Petrified Forest Natural Monument, Natural monument and protected area in Adigeni and Khulo municipalities, Georgia.
The petrified forest extends across 365 hectares at elevations between 1,600 and 2,100 meters, containing mineralized remnants of ancient vegetation.
During the Tertiary period, volcanic eruptions and strong winds transformed a tropical forest into stone, preserving numerous plant species in volcanic tufa.
The site serves as an educational center where researchers and visitors examine fossilized specimens to understand prehistoric Georgian ecosystems.
Visitors can reach the monument via an 18-kilometer gravel road from Zarzma village, with the journey from Tbilisi taking approximately 5 hours by car.
The forest contains 90 different species of heat-loving plants transformed into minerals through opalization, including palms, magnolias, and ferns.
GPS coordinates: 41.64417,42.50611
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:17
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