Cave sights in Uplistsikhe
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Uplistsikhe
Uplistsikhe is strategically located, with a deep valley to the east and cliffs to the west. Entering the main part of the site, you pass through what was the main gate, at the head of a small ravine, then wind your way up the main street. Over to the left, on the southwest edge of the site overlooking the river, you'll see a cave with a pointed arch carved in the rock above it. Inside, the ceiling is carved with octagonal designs in a similar style to Caracalla's Baths in Rome.
Known as the Theatre, this is probably a temple dating from the 1st or 2nd century AD, where religious mystery plays may have been performed.
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Sun Temple
On the right of Tamaris Darbazi is a large cave building with the remains of four columns - probably originally a Sun Temple, used for animal sacrifices, and later converted into a Christian basilica.
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