7 сент. 2008 г.

About Davit Gareji



Davit Gareji monastery cave complex is located is southeast of Tbilisi, in historical region Sagarejo. It was founded in 6th century, by Davit-one of the "13 Assurian Monks", who came in the desert with his pupil lukiane, they settled in the natural cave and built the first monastery called Laura of Davis. Later different monasteryies (total number 12 ) were built there: "Tsamebuli", "Udabno", " Bertubani", "Mghvime" etc. The monasteries have been destroyed by enemies, monasticism has been abolished and restorates several times. there are frescos of Georgian kings and different historical persons.