A monumental medieval cave monastery created in the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain, renowned for its multi-level architecture and important wall paintings.
A vast rock-hewn monastic landscape founded in the 6th century, comprising cave churches, cells, chapels and refectories across Georgia's semi-desert terrain.
These pages introduce the wider cultural and archaeological context of Georgia's artificial cavities. Information about the two official HYPOGEA 2026 field trips is available on the Excursions page.