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Among the few notable cave towns in the world, the ones in Georgia are of very special interest. Uplistsikhe, David Gareja monastery, and the world-famous cave city of Vardzia are nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage list. Uplistsikhe 'the fortress of the Lord' can be dated back to the early Iron Age, and is located on a high rocky escarpment overlooking the bank of the Mtkvari River. Cut from natural sandy stone, the 8 hectares of cave-town have survived millions of people, erosion, age and even earthquakes but remains a good example of the mixture of pagan & Christian architecture. David Gareja monastery was founded in the 6th c on the slopes of the Gareja hills by one of the thirteen Syrian Fathers, Father David (Garejeli). They were missionaries from Mesopotamia promoting and spreading Christianity and are the respected founders of many monasteries and holy places around Georgia. The frescoes here are quite superb. Some of them date as far back as the 9th and 10th centuries. The Golden Age of Georgia is directly reflected in the incredible 11th - 13th century frescoes. The incredible town of Vardzia dates back to Queen Tamar's reign, nearly a thousand years ago. Her father, King George III started the foundation of the complex, while Queen Tamar continued its construction. Many frescoes date back to the beginning of the 12th c. and the complex consists of small chapels, bell towers, secret tunnels, monks' caves as well as a fully functioning monastery to this day. Set in the most serene and stunning countryside, its beautiful location captures your imagination and transports you back to the era of her reign.Contact the seller
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