The Caucasus Mountains
In The Caucasus Mountains, host Joanna Lumley travels through the mountains which form a natural border between Georgia and Russia to explore routes taken by early traders. She learns how isolated mountain regions developed their own cultures and how people living there often face hardships that lead them to migrate into towns and cities. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
Lesson Express
Q: The mountains stretch from one body of water to another — what are the two bodies of water?
A: The Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Q: How long is the mountain range?
A: The Caucasus Mountains stretch over 1,000 miles.
Q: Why did the Georgian kings and queens send valuable treasures to a small town up in the mountains?
A: To keep the treasures safe and prevent them from being taken.
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