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Gelati Monastery

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Gelati Monastery

Gelati Monastery is a medieval monastic complex located near Kutaisi in the Imereti region of Georgia. It was founded in 1106 AD by King David IV of Georgia. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

Site Information

Country: Georgia

District: Imereti Region

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 4th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Christian

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments

World Heritage Site

Official Name: Gelati Monastery

Date of Inscription: 1994

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