Svan Towers in Svaneti region of Georgia

MESTIA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 11: A view from the town of Mestia, located in the Svaneti region of Georgia at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains on August 11, 2024. The historical region is notable for its Svan Towers, built for defense purposes. The towers are used to store food supplies and agricultural products today, and all are listed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site. Typically built with four or five stories, the towers range in height from 20 to 25 meters and have wall thicknesses reaching up to one and a half meters. (Photo by Ahmet Aslan/Anadolu via Getty Images)