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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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