The Retrospective Image of State Border according to  Alexandre Javakhishvili’s Maps

Dali Nikolaishvili; George Gaprindashvili; Revaz Tolordava; Davit Svanadze; Ana Berdzenishvili

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

The Retrospective Image of State Border according to Alexandre Javakhishvili’s Maps

Dali Nikolaishvili, George Gaprindashvili, Revaz Tolordava, Davit Svanadze, Ana Berdzenishvili

Abstract :

Main purpose of this work has been to create a retrospective picture of the natural and anthropogenic environment of Georgia by using the map by Al. Javakhishvili published in 1931–1932. ?e study also used the territorial–administrative setting, nor–mative, geographical, historical and archives materials about Georgia, as well as unpublished records by Al. Javakhishvili. ?e study was based on GIS–technology. ?e study showed that the maps contain unique information about the state border of Georgia. ?ese works give a clear picture of the historical transformations of the borders of the country and help identify the scales of those transformations. ?e study showed that the major portion of the state border is adequate to the present–day border contour, with some excep–tions, such as so called Aibga, Mamisoni, Mkinvarstveri, Dariali, Diklo, Tinovroso, Eldari, Davit–Gareji, Debeda and Loki sec–tions being �hot spots� of the modern state border of Georgia to date