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David Gareji

      Monastery complex of caves located in the Georgian David Gareji monastery complex, dates back to Article VI-XII centuries. The complex consists of 20 rock-hewn monasteries are located in three of the region - Gardabani, Sagarejo and Sighnaghi. The complex rock several hundred satavsia - churches, warehouses, rooms, and other monks' cells. Many complexes in the church and the monastery of David Gareja maintained VIII-XIV century frescoes, the images of historical figures, including Queen Tamar. The main monastery complex is considered to be I - VI century St. David's father founded by Saint. David Lavra, which was named in honor of his name around the complex.