VANIS KVABEBI

Vanis Kvabebi seen from the second level of tunnels

'Vanis Kvabebi' (English 'Vani's Caves') is a cave monastery in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia near Aspindza town and the more famous cave city of Vardzia. The complex dates from 8th century and consists of a defensive wall built in 1204 and a maze of tunnels running on several levels in the side of the mountain.
There are also two churches in the complex. A newer stone church that is in quite good shape stands near the top of the wall, and a smaller, domed church is clings from the rock on the level of the highest tunnels.

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★ Culture of Georgia

★ Vardzia cave city

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