Gori

Georgia

October 3, 2012

My Dear Loyal Comrades,

Just outside the small city of Gori , perched up on a mountain overlooking the Mtkvari River valley, lies the ancient Cave City of Uplistsikhe.

History in the cave city goes back to the 6^th Century BCE.  Pagans, Christians, Arabs, Mongols and Georgians have occupied the area.  At its peak, more than 20,000 people lived here.

Besides the large priestly courts and theaters, some of the caves are clearly living quarters (stone beds) and kitchens (sooted walls).  The stone pits were used for corn, water and wine storage.  There’s even a jail or two.