The half-destroyed city became the prey of the invaders — first the Mongols and then the Turks. The Turks burned the surviving monks in the Church of Assumption. The sop that covered the walls hid the frescoes. So, the ancient life-long images of Tamara have survived to this day. For centuries, there was no one in these caves except the shepherds.
This day is dedicated to Southern Georgia. The city of Akhaltsikhe, the monastery of Safar We will visit the town of Vardzia, which is considered as a jewel of the queen of Tamara. Millions of stars always shine above the incredible high-altitude largest in Georgia Lake Paravan, where it is still cold and still beautiful. It was an incredible adventure!