Sakhizari Cliff Natural Monument () is a complex geologic structure that was formed due to abundant rainfall causing erosion of the volcanic mountain Khabarjina. Local population call this place "the ruins of the rocks" and in the past centuries at wartime villagers would seek refuge by climbing the cliffs when the enemy approached.
Scenic cliffs are located in Kazbegi Municipality in river Terek Gorge near village Sioni at 3136 meters above sea level.Sakhizari cliff in Georgia
It is part of Kazbegi Protected Areas Support Programme for Protected Areas in the Caucasus - Georgia (SPPA-Georgia) along with Kazbegi National Park and five Natural Monuments: Sakhizari Cliff, Abano Mineral Lake, Truso Travertine, Jvari Pass Travertine, Keterisi Mineral Vaucluse.
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