Picture & image of Vardzia medieval cave city and monastery, Erusheti Mountain, southern Georgia (country)<br /> <br /> Inhabited from the 5th century BC, the first identifiable phase of building took place at  Vardzia in the reign of Giorgi III (1156-1184) to be continued by his successor, Queen Tamar 1186, when the Church of the Dormition was carved out of the rock and decorated with frescoes .<br /> <br /> Visit our MEDIEVAL PHOTO COLLECTIONS for more   photos  to download or buy as prints https://funkystock.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/Medieval-Middle-Ages-Historic-Places-Arcaeological-Sites-Pictures-Images-of/C0000B5ZA54_WD0s<br /> <br /> Visit our REPUBLIC of GEORGIA HISTORIC PLACES PHOTO COLLECTIONS for more photos to browse, download or buy as wall art prints https://funkystock.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/Pictures-Images-of-Georgia-Country-Historic-Landmark-Places-Museum-Antiquities/C0000c1oD9eVkh9c
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