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Nikortsminda Cathedral
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Nikortsminda Cathedral
Nikortsminda Cathedral is a Georgian Orthodox Church, located in Nikortsminda, Racha region of Georgia. It was built between 1010-1014 AD during the reign of Bagrat III of Georgia and was repaired later in 1634 AD by the King Bagrat III of Imereti.
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Country: Georgia
District: Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Nicortsminda Cathedral
Date of Submission: 2007
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