Shota Rustaveli Peak, Mountain summit in Greater Caucasus Range, Georgia.
Located at the border of Svaneti and Kabardino-Balkaria, Shota Rustaveli Peak rises to 4,960 meters within the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range.
The first recorded climb to the summit was achieved by mountaineer A. Lapetin in 1983, marking a significant advancement in Caucasus exploration.
The mountain bears the name of Shota Rustaveli, a medieval Georgian poet who created fundamental works of Georgian literature.
The peak presents technical climbing challenges due to its elevation, glacial terrain, and location at coordinates 43°00′31″N and 43°04′26″E.
This mountain ranks as the ninth highest peak in the Caucasus with a prominence of 40 meters and an isolation distance of 0.47 kilometers.
Elevation above the sea: 4,960 m
GPS coordinates: 43.00780,43.07170
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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