Ananuri Castle Complex (17th Century) overlooks the Jinvali Reservoir and has seen its share of battles. It is located on the Georgian Military Highway leading to Kasbegi.

Within the complex there is a church named the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary which is served by two buildings one older and another newer.

A huge cross adorns one of the walls.

Outside the door, there are several tombs of well known Georgians including Royalty.

A well adorned pillar

Jesus and other saints on one of the walls and the one below

Lucy and Lilie making the Georgian National Dish called Kinkali, a meat dumpling. Later, what they made we ate. I suppose we can say that it is the equivalent of our Wanton. Lunch was served in the home of a villager.

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The Gergeti Trinity Church is perched at 2,170m ASL under Mt Kasbegi (5033m ASL) Access is possible only with 4x4 vehicles

Images of Jesus and two saints adorn one wall

The Madonna Image is held in high regard in the Georgian Orthodox Church.

The church altar

The village of Gergeti taken from the church