The ancient cave monastery of Vardzia in southern Georgia. The main period of construction was the second half of the twelfth century. The caves stretch along the cliff for some five hundred metres and in up to nineteen tiers. The Church of the Dormition,
Gergeti Trinity Church, Georgia Near the Mount Kazbegi in the Caucasus, this church occupies the top of a hill and is accessible by trail as well as a rough jeep track. - Photo by Uzi Yachin -