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Shemokmedi Monastery

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Shemokmedi Monastery

Shemokmedi Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery located at the village of Shemokmedi in Guria region, Georgia. It was founded in the 15th century AD and functioned as a seat of a bishopric and burial ground of the Gurieli princely dynasty.

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Country: Georgia

District: Guria Region

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 15th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Christian

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments

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