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Rkoni Monastery
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Rkoni Monastery
Rkoni Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery located in Shida Kartli region, Georgia. The original building is dating back to the 7th century AD. Over the centuries, two churches and several buildings were built on the walled monastery grounds as storage and farm buildings.
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Country: Georgia
District: Shida Kartli Region
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 7th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments
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