But as soon as Bulgaria was conquered in 1018, and Al-Hakim was no longer alive, Basil led his army against Georgia. preparations for a larger-scale campaign against Kingdom of Georgia were set in train, beginning with the re-fortification of Theodosiopolis.
Tetapi begitu Bulgaria ditaklukkan pada tahun 1018, dan Al-Hakim telah tiada, Basileios memimpin pasukannya melawan Georgia, persiapan untuk kampanye berskala lebih besar melawan Kerajaan Georgia diatur pelatihannya, dimulai dengan fortifikasi kembali Theodosiopolis.