Samsari Range () is a volcanic range in southern Georgia, to the southwest of Tbilisi. It is a part of the Highland of Southern Georgia and rises above the Javakheti and Tsalka Plateaus. The range itself is long and runs north to south from the Ktsia to the Paravani River Gorges. There is archaeological evidence of ancient forts on some of the peaks. Mountains The highest mountain is Didi Abuli at an elevation of above sea level. Other notable peaks include: Godorebi () Karakuzei () Shavnabada () Samsari () Mt. Tavkvetili () Western Shaori () Mount Samsari has a fairly large caldera, the floor of which is covered by the rocks from the mountain's last eruption. Vegetation The slopes of the Abul-Samsari Range are mainly covered with alpine meadows and grasslands. Forests are less common and are usually found at the lowest elevations of the Range (below above sea level). There are numerous small and medium-sized lakes in and around the Abul-Samsari Range. See also Mount Didi Abuli Javakheti Range Javakheti Plateau Lesser Caucasus References External links Mountain ranges of the Caucasus Mountain ranges of Georgia (country)