Here there were more than 3.000 caves .. around 50.000 people living that time .. around the 12th century. Very nice place with almost no tourists!
Vardzia's cave complex @ Vardzia
walking around @ Vardzia
details of the Church of the Dormition @ Vardzia
after the earthquake in 1285, remaining 550 caves @ Vardzia
view from inside of the cave .. many thoughts come to my mind ('allegory of the cave') @ Vardzia
