Bodorna Rock Columns Natural Monument
Monument origin and history
Monument origin is not completely clear, as it may be a denudational relict from a neogene conglomerate or from naturally cemented cobbles known as pinnacle or hoodoo that was later altered by man for cult purposes. Detailed lithostratigraphy studies are not available. At the base the rock column has diameter of 4 m and column gradually narrows towards the top. Presently the column surface is covered with shrubbery. The column contains a small cave with two niches, one of many, that were utilized as a shelter by early Christian monks in Georgia, possibly in the V – VII centuries, and later during Timur's invasions of Georgia. The Georgian Chronicles reports that Timur's archers descended the column using ropes and shoot their arrows into the crowded cave. Nearby slopes has many similar man-made caves scattered around. Entire cave complex enjoys same protection as natural monument.
See also
References
- ^ "Bodorna Rock Columns Natural Monument". Protected Planet. IUCN. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 26 Dec 2018.
- ^ "Bodorna Rock Column Natural Monument". Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Bodorna Rock Column Natural Monument". Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
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