Uplistsikhe (Georgian: უფლისციხე [upʰlistsʰiχɛ]; literally, "the lord's fortress") is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli.

The Uplistsikhe cave complex with a 9th/10th century three-nave basilica
Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.

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September 8, 2023

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People settled on the plateau as early as the Bronze Age. The fortress town was founded in the 6th century BC and developed into a trading center on the Silk Road with around 5,000 inhabitants. The oldest surviving written mention dates back to the 1st century. Attempts to conquer Uplistsikhe repeatedly failed, and it was not until the 13th century that the Mongol ruler Ögedei Khan succeeded in taking and destroying the city.
Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uplisziche

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March 4, 2022

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Ancient city carved into the rock just 10 km from Gori. The site can be visited upon payment of the entrance fee. To reach this place from the city of Stalin there is a dirt road of medium difficulty, but really fun! Watch out for thorns!

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