Georgia .. Vardzia and its Cave Complex

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