Dodo church, 6th-century cave church in Kakheti, Georgia
The Dodo church features multiple cave chambers carved into rock, containing religious chambers and living quarters for medieval monks.
Founded in the first half of the 6th century by Dodo Garejeli, this church became a royal monastery between the 12th and 15th centuries.
The central altar displays medieval frescoes depicting Jesus holding a Georgian text, along with paintings of archangels Michael and Gabriel.
Located within the David Gareja monastery complex at 768 meters elevation, the church requires climbing steep paths to access its chambers.
The church's refectory and main halls, constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries, demonstrate the evolution of Georgian cave architecture.
Location: Kakheti
GPS coordinates: 41.29861,45.70472
Latest update: March 25, 2025 07:39
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