Mount Kazbek: A dormant volcano with a “Prison of Prometheus”.

Mount Kazbek is a prominent peak in the Caucasus Mountains, located on the border between Georgia and Russia. It stands at an impressive 5,054 meters (16,581 feet) above sea level, making it the: 3rd highest peak in Georgia (after Shkhara & Janga) and 7th highest in the Caucasus Mountains. Fun facts about Mount Kazbek. 1) Kazbek is a stratovolcano (like Mount Fuji) that last erupted around 750 BC. 2) In Greek mythology, the titan Prometheus was chained to a Caucasus mountain as punishment for stealing fire from the gods. #naturalwonders #kazbegi #mountains #travel