evidence: David Gareja is a complex of 14 monasteries carved into the rock, located not far from each other in a steppe landscape of region Kakheti at the border with modern-day Azerbaijan. [...] The name David Gareja refers to the founder of the monastery, David. He was one of 13 Syrian monks who founded several monasteries in Georgia in the 6th century. [...] The monastery complex of David Gareja consists of the following monasteries - Lavra of David - Udabno - Natlismeli - Dodos Rqa - Tsamebuli (Martyrs) 6th to 8th century - Chichxituri - Bertubani - Qolagiri - Mghvime/Maghaza/Sabereebi - MravalTskaro - Didi Qvabebi - Patara Qvabebi - Pirukughmari - VeranGareja