Khokh Range Explained

Map:Georgia Mtskheta-Mtianeti#Georgia#Caucasus mountains#Russia North Ossetia–Alania#European Russia
Map Relief:yes
Type:Cirque / Valley / Hanging
Location:Mtskheta-Mtianeti Kazbegi Municipality, Georgia and North Ossetia–Alania, Russia
Coordinates:42.715°N 44.382°W
Coords Ref:[1]
Country Type:Countries
Parent:Lateral Range
Caucasus Mountains
Borders On:Greater Caucasus
Elevation M:5047
Range Coordinates:42.715°N 44.382°W

The Khokh Range (Georgian: ხოხის ქედი, Xoxis kedi; Ossetian; Ossetic: Хохы рагъ, Xoxy ragh) is a mountain range in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. The mountain range runs north of the Greater Caucasus Range, which is pierced by the gorges of the Ardon and the Terek with Truso Pass (3150m above sea level) . The Kazbek volcano is located on the Khokh Range.

Etymology

The word "Khokh" means "mountain" in Ossetian language.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://mountainplanet.com/ranges/caucasus-mountains-khokh-range Khokh Range
  2. Web site: Appendix:Ossetian Swadesh list - Wiktionary.