Ruins of Kumurdo Episcopal Church

Kumurdo (Georgian: კუმურდო) is the site of the ruins of a Georgian episcopal church, located in close proximity to Vardzia, on a mountainside. This temple is a beautiful example of Georgian medieval architecture and is currently undergoing restoration work to restore its original appearance. Many Georgian inscriptions can be seen on the temple walls, one of which states that the temple was built "with God's help" during the reign of King Leon, who ruled in Abkhazia in 964. It is likely that the temple underwent significant restoration at this time, as Javakheti was part of the Kingdom of Abkhazia in the 10th-11th centuries.