Sabereebi: 9th Century Cave Monasteries in Kakheti
Sabereebi (monks' cells) are several cave monasteries located in a mountainous area. You can see Georgia's most beautiful monasteries in this complex. Georgia's landmarks undoubtedly attract the attention of every tourist visiting such a cultural city. This captivating cultural complex is located in the northeastern part of Gareji on the Kakheti Peninsula.
David Garejeli is considered the founder of this religious site. Around the 4th century, the holy father arrived here from Assyria. Initially, the founder of this cultural monument settled in a small cave. After some time, the holy father and his disciple founded a monastery there.
This cave was named in honor of the monk David and became the foundation for the entire chain of monasteries located in this area. Only after some time were all the monasteries united into a single complex, which was named after Gareji.
If you examine the entire complex of this historical monument in detail, you will notice that it consists of 11 sanctuaries, as well as the abbot's cell and refectory. Only three churches can boast of being hall churches, while the rest are cross-in-square. Only a few of them boast exquisite murals that have survived the centuries: churches numbered 5, 6, 7, and 8.

The monastery complex currently comprises more than 20 historical monuments in one place. These include the sanctuaries of Tetri Udabno, Pirukumari, David's Lavra, Berta Mta, Kolagiri, Mount Berta, Ghansashori, Berta Ubani, Sabereebi, Pustynya, Mravaltskaro, Natlis Mtsemeli, Tsintskaro, Chichkhituri, the Cave, and several others.
If you're wondering what to see near Tbilisi, every local will undoubtedly recommend this magnificent place.
The monasteries created by David Gajeri attract people with their uniqueness and striking beauty. For tourists and locals, they present a stunning picture of local traditions and cultural wealth.
One of the most famous and beautiful sanctuaries is the Bert Ubnis Monastery. Not only is it a place of supreme cultural value, it is also renowned for housing a magnificent collection of manuscripts of immense value to Georgian history. The beauty of this place is breathtaking!




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