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David Gareja Monastery Complex
David Gareja Monastery Complex
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David Gareja Monastery Complex
David Gareja Monastery Complex is a rock-cut Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Georgia. The complex was founded in the 6th century AD by David, one of the thirteen Assyrian monks who arrived in the country at the same time. The monastery saw further developments in the later eras.
Site Information
Country: Georgia
District: Kakheti Region
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: David Gareji Monasteries and Hermitage
Date of Submission: 2007
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