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梅斯蒂亚的中世纪塔楼，上斯瓦涅季，格鲁吉亚 Medieval towers in Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Georgia (© photoaliona/Getty Images)

凝固的时光 Frozen in time

梅斯蒂亚的中世纪塔楼，上斯瓦涅季，格鲁吉亚

冬季为梅斯蒂亚的中世纪塔楼披上冰雪，宛如一座座坚固的堡垒。梅斯蒂亚坐落于高加索山脉，海拔4921英尺，是格鲁吉亚西北部一座迷人的高原小镇。小镇是斯万人的故乡，他们是格鲁吉亚文化和语言的一个独特分支。尽管规模不大，梅斯蒂亚数百年来一直是格鲁吉亚文化的枢纽，小镇遍布斯万族的防御塔，如今日图片所示。这些防御塔大多建于9至12世纪，这一时期被誉为格鲁吉亚的黄金时代。据推测，这些塔楼的历史可能追溯至更久远的史前时期。塔楼不仅是防御工事，也是家庭住宅的重要组成部分，反映了该地区坚韧不拔、自给自足的历史。因此，梅斯蒂亚不仅是一座小镇，更是一个活的博物馆，其历史从塔楼中升起，回荡在高山之间。

Medieval towers in Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Georgia

Winter turns Mestia's medieval towers into icy fortresses. Perched 4,921 feet up in the Caucasus Mountains, Mestia is a charming highland town in the Eastern European country of Georgia. The town is home to the Svans, a cultural and linguistic subgroup of Georgians.

Despite its modest size, Mestia has been an essential hub of Georgian culture for centuries, dotted with the Svan defensive towers seen in today's image. Most of these towers were constructed between the 9th and 12th centuries, a period often referred to as Georgia's Golden Age. However, their roots are believed to stretch even further back, possibly into prehistoric times. Built for both protection and shelter, the towers were not just fortresses but also integral parts of family homes, reflecting the region's history of resilience and self-sufficiency. Mestia isn't just a town; it's a living museum where history rises from the towers and echoes through the mountains.