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Balda Canyon Natural Monument

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Balda Canyon Natural Monument (Georgian: ბალდის კანიონი) is an Abasha gorge located in Samegrelo region of Western Georgia in Martvili Municipality near village Second Balda and Balda Monastery of St. Mary's Assumption, 295 meters above sea level.[1] Canyon created by limestone rocks in the southern part of the Ashkah massif by the Abasha River. Baldi Canyon is 1400 m long, 5-10 m wide and 25-30 m deep.[2]

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Privatization and protests

In the 2022-2024 period, Balda Canyon was subject to prolonged protests by locals and environmental activists after the government decided to sell development and management rights on the natural preserve a private company.[3] Protesters have complained of retributions against them for their activities, with some protesters being stabbed and assaulted.[4]

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