evidence: Restoration work on Georgia’s famous David Gareja monastic complex and tourism infrastructure, underway since September 2015, has come to an end, reports News-Georgia. [...] The David Gareji monastic complex consists of about 20 monasteries carved into the rocks and covering the territory of three Georgian regions—Gardabani, Signagi, and Signagi. The complex, stretching for 15 miles, is a favorite of both locals and foreign tourists. The St. David Lavra is located 37 miles southeast of Tbilisi, along the Georgian-Azerbaijani border, dividing the complex into two parts. [...] For its size and historical significance, David Gareja occupies a special place in Georgian history. There is a tradition that three visits to the Gareja desert are equal to a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.