Caucasus Craftsmen

Traditional mountain builders.

Overview

Caucasus craftsmen, using stone and wood, create fortified homes in Georgia and Armenia.

Core Characteristics

• Stone towers, wooden roofs.
• Defensive, rugged designs.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Notable Works

• Svaneti Towers (Georgia, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Towers.
• Caucasian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects rugged Caucasian terrain and culture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Defense (theory), Tower (element), Vernacular (movement)