Balda Canyon Natural Monument

Balda Canyon Natural Monument (Georgian: ბალდის კანიონი) is an Abasha gorge located in Samegrelo region of Western Georgia in Martvili Municipality near village Second Balda and Balda Monastery of St. Mary's Assumption, 295 meters above sea level.[1] Canyon created by limestone rocks in the southern part of the Ashkah massif by the Abasha River. Baldi Canyon is 1400 m long, 5-10 m wide and 25-30 m deep.[2]

Balda Canyon Natural Monument
Baldi Canyon Natural Monument
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Balda canyon.
Location Georgia
Coordinates42°29′19.2″N 42°24′34.8″E
Area0.15 km2 (0.058 sq mi)
Established2013
Governing bodyAgency of Protected Areas
WebsiteBaldi Canyon Natural Monument

See also

References

  1. Balda Canyon in Georgia Protected Planet 2014–2019
  2. (in Georgian) ბალდის კანიონის შესახებ GEORGIAN TRAVEL GUIDE


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