title: Bishdag Area according to Written and Archeological Sources
abstract: Introduction. The article deals with the localization of Bishdag area mentioned in a number of written sources. Traditionally, the area is placed in Pyatigorye. The Turkic ‘Bishdag’ stands for ‘five mountains’, while there are a total of 17 laccoliths across the region. Goals. The study seeks to compare data from material, written and phonic sources pertaining to Bishdag area. Archeological evidence and available records make it possible to suggest it might be localized within the Mineral Waters
journal: ORIENTAL STUDIES