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List of World Heritage Sites in Georgia

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This is a list of World Heritage Sites in Georgia as inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.

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These upper lands of Georgia’s alpine region of Svaneti were recognized by UNESCO as an “exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages and tower-houses”, which were often family-built and served to protect against invaders for centuries.

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Gelati Monastery, a masterpiece of the Georgian Golden Age, was built in 1106 by King David IV and was one of the main cultural and intellectual centers in Georgia throughout the Middle Ages.

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The historic churches of Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia, are outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus. They show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jvari_(monastery)

 

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