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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia. The original church was built in 4th century AD during the reign of Mirian III of Iberia. The current Cathedral was built in the 11th century AD. The cathedral was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 as part of the historical monuments of Mtskheta.
Site Information
Country: Georgia
District: Mtskheta-Mtianeti 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
Part of: Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
Date of Inscription: 1994
Exact Location
Elevation: 461 m
UNESCO
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