Trinity Church of Chkhikvta with megalithic fence, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia

On the dilapidated Trinity Mountain, drowning in light, as if in dawn fog, stands the Chkhikvta Trinity Church, closed in the embrace of a megalithic fence. This late medieval architectural masterpiece, located in the village of Chkhikvta, Tetritskaro municipality, seems to be imbued with a historical breath.

Chkhikvta Church, built of carefully processed stone, is an unsurpassed example of cultural heritage. Its rectangular stone altar and the only entrance on the south side inspire with their durability and austere beauty. Under the snow-white cover of the walls, on the eastern wall of the church, we are greeted by a mysterious inscription: “George, master of stone, who himself created this.” It is like a key to the mysteries of the past, telling about a master who skillfully embodied his skill in stone.

However, outside the church itself, an even more breathtaking picture unfolds - the megalithic fence surrounding this sacred place. Once upon a time she guarded a fortress, majestically planted on the ground, like a precious stone on a ring. Its stone walls exhaust the strength and skill of the ancient builders, and fragments of Cyclopean buildings scattered around the church, like frozen pieces of history, beckon with their mystery.

The legend that shrouds these places adds to their aura of mystery. The story goes that the Trinity and the Virgin became angry over the mountain, leading to an epic battle for its ownership. And although the maiden built her fence from huge stones, she could not win, and the Trinity remained on her throne. This legend echoes ancient times, when mountains and gods fought for power over the world.

A traveler, a seeker of mystery and beauty, should go to Chkhikvtinskaya Mountain. Here, among the stones and legends, the ancient history of Georgia comes to life, revealing its mysteries to those who are ready to listen carefully to the whisper of the wind and the whisperers of the past.