Uplistsikhe Cave Town: 3,000 Years Old Ancient Rock-Hewn Town

Uplistsikhe is remarkable for the unique combination of styles from rock-cut cultures of the region, most notably from Cappadocia (in modern Turkey) and Northern Iran. The Uplistsikhe complex can tentatively be divided into three parts: south (lower), middle (central), and north (upper) covering an area of approximately 8 hectares. The middle part is the largest, contains a bulk of the Uplistsikhe rock-cut structures, and is connected to the southern part via a narrow rock-cut pass and a tunnel. Narrow alleys and sometimes staircases radiate from the central “street” to the different structures. The southern part has a complex of structures. Among them, a ceremonial hall is the most notable.