Church of the Mother of God in Ayazma, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
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In the depths of the picturesque area of the Kvemo Kartli region, between centuries-old hills, as if lost in time, stands the Church of the Mother of God - Ayazma. This sacred piece of architecture adorns the village of Ayazma, capturing the spirit of antiquity and mystical grandeur.
Built in the 6th-7th centuries, the church is a hall building with a semicircular apse at the eastern end. Its walls, made of carefully crafted stone squares, seem to tell us about the times when the craftsmanship of stonemasons was the highest art.
As you pass through the majestic gates to the north and west, you will encounter amazing reliefs and inscriptions. The relief image of a cross at one of the entrances and the ancient inscription of Asomtavruli, dating back to 1045, are like bridges connecting us with past historical heritage.
But it is not only the architectural mastery that makes this location unique. In the church courtyard you will discover many intriguing tombstones, each with their own story. Images of horsemen, crosses and stars create an atmosphere of mystery and sublimity.
Church of the Mother of God - Ayazma is not just a place for prayer, it is a place where history comes alive, where every stone, every inscription tells its own story. For those who value cultural heritage and want to learn more about ancient times, visiting this location is definitely on their travel list.
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Იირინე ბახტაძე
ეს ადგილი თავისი სიმშვიდითა და სიღრმით იდეალურია იმ ადამიანებისთვის, ვინც სიჩუმეს აფასებს.
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ММихаил Коновалов
Удивительное место силы и покоя. Едва войдя внутрь, словно попадаешь в другое время, когда все было проще, а вера — глубже. Каменные стены, за которыми скрывается история, напоминают о вечности. И тут же — тихий, незамысловатый сад, где арки играют с солнечными лучами. Словно специально для того, чтобы подарить минуту умиротворения в быстром ритме жизни. Незабываемо.
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TTamaz
უტყვეს სილამაზის და სიმშვიდის განცდა დამიყვანა, როდესაც პირველად ვისიამოვნე ამ მხატვრული არქიტექტურითა და ულამაზესი გარემოთი.
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ВВиктория Ермолаева
Величественная тишина, едва слышно нарушаемая шёпотом древних стен. Здесь каждый камень оживляет прошлое, заставляя задуматься о времени и его бесконечной мудрости. Ступая по тропке, словно переносящей в другую эпоху, ощущаешь, как мал и скоротечен наш век по сравнению с вечностью. Этот храм – не просто место, это глоток спокойствия и света, который хочется сохранить в сердечной памяти.
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TTiffany
The architecture here wrestles between its historical roots and the ravages of time, and I'm not sure if it's winning. Despite being ancient and textured, there's a certain heaviness to the place that left me feeling more somber than inspired. The stonework tells a million stories, but they whisper in a dialect of wear and tear. My visit wasn’t unpleasant, but it felt somewhat overshadowed by a need for restoration that was clearly visible. If you’re drawn to raw history, it may still charm you, but for me, it was overshadowed by its own story of aging.
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LLogan H.
Tranquility meets decay in this ancient sanctuary—a curious blend. The stone walls, echoes of a bygone era, evoke a certain majesty, while remnants of a lost village just behind hint at forgotten stories. It's picturesque yet tinged with a quiet sense of neglect. Worth the short detour, but a touch of restoration wouldn't hurt.
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lina kowalewa
Красивая церковь VI-VII исторической деревни. Стоит посетить, всего в нескольких минутах езды от главной дороги. За церковью видны следы старой, разрушенной деревни.