Svaneti is the highest mountainous, historical and geographical region in Georgia and is located in the Northern part of Western Georgia. Svaneti is distinguished by acute expression of individualism. The mountain picks, the cliffs, the fortress-towers, which have become symbols of freedom and a strong soul, have attracted the attention of travelers, tourists and fans of mountain sports. This ancient culture is very interesting with numerous cultural monuments, characteristic frescoes, traditions and impressive nature.
The earliest mention about Svans occurs in Greek and Roman historians, Strabon (64/23 BC, 23/24)) and Plinius (23/24). According to Strabon, the Svans in the 1st century were stronger from the neighbouring tribes of the Dioscuri Highland.