Abkhazia's New Caves and the Journey of Naming

Cavers climb around a deep pool of water in one of the Veryovkina cave's side passages. | National Geographic

The small, yet geographically diverse region of Abkhazia has recently gained attention in the speleological community due to new discoveries in its cave systems. Notably, Abkhazia is already recognised for having caves that rank in the first four lines of the world's deepest explored and studied caves, all located in the Arabika Massif. This list includes the Veryovkina Cave, with a depth of 2223 metres, and the Krubera-Voronya Cave, at 2199 metres, Sarma cave at 2199 metres and Snezhnaya cave at at 1340 metres.

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«Аџьашьахәы ҟалаӡом! Ҳара наунагӡа амилаҭтә мазара ҳцәыӡит, ҳахәҭак ҳцәыӡит»

Асида Шьаҟрыл, азинхьчаҩ, ԥыхьатәи Ауаҩы изинқәа рыхьчаразы азинмчы змоу.

Абри ацәанырра раԥхьаӡа акәны иԥысшәеит сашьа Алхас даныҟамла. Иара дҭахеит Гагра ахақәиҭтәраан. Акыраамҭа ишьҭан, дырзыԥшаауамызт. Уи ҵыхәаԥҵәара змамыз, иузхымго амшқәа ракәын, аха уеизгьы-уеизгьы аџьашьахәы уақәгәыӷны уаанымгылакәа анцәа уиҳәоит, уиашьапкуеит.

Анаҩс саб ӷәӷәала дырхәит ҳәа аарыцҳаит. Нас ҩаԥхьа угәы злаҭәыз агәырҩа, иухугаз уцәыӡқәа зегьы хьаа ҿыцны иузцәырҵоит, аха уара уеизгьы анцәа уиҳәоит, уиҳәоит аанҿасрада. Уи ацәанырра еснагь исҭаауеит бзиа избо ауаа наӡаӡа ианысԥырҵуа.

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Abkhazia and Georgia: A Selective Approach to Human Rights

Following the distressing event on December 9th in Gal, Abkhazia, where 40-year-old Georgian citizen Temur Karbaia tragically lost his life, questions arise about the response of both Abkhazian and Georgian authorities to human rights issues. Karbaia reportedly succumbed to injuries inflicted by local police, sparking discussions on selective silence and condemnation by officials regarding human rights abuses.

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Batal Kobakhiya on Mirra Khotilashvili-Inal-Ipa: A Living Legend in History and Museum Work

Mirra Konstantinovna Khotilashvili-Inal-Ipa, historian, archaeologist, and honorary doctor of the Abkhazian National Academy.

Batal Kobakhiya, a renowned archaeologist, public figure, and Hero of Abkhazia, spoke to an Apsnypress correspondent about his acquaintance with Mirra Konstantinovna Khotilashvili-Inal-ipa, her contributions to historical science, and his friendship with the Inal-ipa family.

December 5th marks the birthday of the distinguished historian, archaeologist, and honoured cultural worker of Abkhazia, and honorary doctor of the Abkhazian National Academy, Mirra Konstantinovna Khotilashvili-Inal-ipa. This year, she celebrated her 95th birthday.

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Eric Hobsbawm on Nationalism and Distorting History: A Critical Reflection

Eric Hobsbawm was a British historian of the rise of industrial capitalism, socialism and nationalism.

In a thought-provoking segment from "Hobsbawm: A Life in History," broadcast on BBC 4 on April 12, 2012, the late distinguished historian Eric Hobsbawm, interviewed by Simon Schama, delved into the intricate challenges and distortions facing the study of history. In this conversation, Hobsbawm highlighted the emergence of identity-based histories and the troubling rise of nationalism.

He discussed the critical distinctions between fact and fiction in historical narratives and stressed the importance of a critical approach to the study of history. Citing examples such as Georgia, Hobsbawm illustrated the ways in which nationalism and identity politics can distort historical truth for political ends. His insights underscore the significant responsibilities that historians must undertake to combat these manipulations. Below is the excerpt from his interview:

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Exposing Ignorance: Navigating the Sea of Deceptions

Chauvinism is not the product of a well-nourished nationalism but a poor substitute.

Numerous myths about Abkhaz history and culture are widely accepted in Georgian society. These myths range from the belief that 'the Abkhaz were originally a Georgian tribe', to claims that 'the Abkhaz are not indigenous to the region', and assertions that 'there are no Abkhaz names in Abkhazia' and among many others. Despite the ease with which these myths can be debunked, many choose not to engage in research, perpetuating these falsehoods instead.

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