Gates of Tamara, on River Kura.

Vardzia

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Gates of Tamara, on River Kura.

At Vardzia, southern Georgia, about 12 km of the Turkish border.

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Vardzia monastic complex.

Excavated on Mount Erusheti, in the 12th century, it had 13 levels of caves and was an effective protection against invaders. The severe earthquake of 1283 destroyed a great part of the complex, thus becoming more vulnerable.

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View across River Kura valley.

From Mount Erusheti mountainside, at Vardzia, southern Georgia.

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Gate of the monastic complex.

On the mountainside of Mount Erusheti, at Vardzia, southern Georgia.

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Monastic complex in caves (12th century).

On mountainside of Mount Erusheti, at Vardzia, southern Georgia.