One of the most ancient temples of Georgia is Bolnisi. Bolnisi is the first line in the history of Georgia. Historical value.

Bolnisi is home to one of the most ancient Georgian temples, the 5th century Bolnisi Zion. The earliest inscriptions made in the Georgian language were found in it.

For those who are interested in studying Georgian culture "from scratch", Bolnisi Zion will be the starting point. Everything that was "before" has not found or almost has not found serious documentary reflection, exists in the form of legends and legends, or is not officially recognized as a reliable scientific fact.

The Bolnisi Zion is the first line in the Georgian language, the first architectural monument and the Bolnisi cross. Bolnisi also has his own legends, which, however, are intertwined with reality.

In the 5th century, there was a huge city of Tsurtavi on the territory of the Bolnisi district. He is also known for the history of the martyrdom of Saint Shushanik, whose body was originally buried in that city. There was also a cathedral in ancient Tsurtavi, which was the residence of a bishop.

For several centuries, the city has fallen into disrepair. In the 10th century, the body of Saint Shushanik was reburied in Tbilisi. After some time, Tsurtavi disappeared. At what, together with the cathedral.

At this time, a village named in his honor is located on the site of the old town of Tsurtavi. As for the medieval Tsurtavi, archaeologists have not yet been able to solve the riddle of antiquity...