Explore ancient cave monasteries in Georgia
You don’t have to be a religious zealot or history buff to appreciate the significance of Davit Gareja in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. The ancient cave monasteries, which date back to the 6th century, literally lie on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan – at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
What’s now referred to as the Lavra monastery includes buildings from different eras, including a 17th century church and 18th century watchtower, situated...
December 11th, 2009 | Vawn | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: cave monasteries, Davit Gareja, featuredarticle, Georgia, monasteries
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