Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Access to the impressive and expansive underground city is exclusively through discreetly concealed tunnels originating from the nearby Mtkvari River.<\/p>\n The cave city of Vardzia, located in southern Georgia near Aspindza, is a monastery complex intricately carved into the side of Erusheli Mountain.<\/p>\n Founded in 1185 by Queen Tamar, it served as a protection against the fearsome and brutal Mongols, who slaughtered people at the time.<\/p>\n Tamar’s connection to a time of political and military triumphs, along with cultural achievements, is truly remarkable. Her role as a female ruler has inspired her idealization and romanticization in Georgian arts and historical memory. She continues to be a cherished symbol in Georgian popular culture, and her canonization by the Georgian Orthodox Church as the Holy Righteous King Tamar highlights her enduring significance.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are\u00a0already a member<\/strong>\u00a0and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n Trung Sisters Of Vietnam: National Heroines That Stood Against Cruel Chinese Occupation Of Their Country<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Legend Of Marguerite de Bressieux: Brave Noblewoman Who Sought Revenge For Sexual Assault<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Spectacular](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pr-queentamar.jpg\")
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