 A notable reconstruction was carried out at the end of 14th century after it was destroyed by Tamerlan.The next large renovation came in the beginning of 15th, when the current dome was built, being subsequently renovated again in the middle of 17th century.During the restoration of 1970-71 which was presided over by Vakhtang Tsintsadze, the base of the basilica built in the late 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali after St. Nino's original church was found.