Katskhi Monastery

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Katskhi Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Chiatura Municipality, Georgia

The Katskhi Monastery features a pentagonal fence enclosing a church with three stepped sections and six apses supporting a central dome structure.

The monastery was constructed between 1010 and 1014 under King Bagrat IV Kurapalat and his wife Elene, niece of Greek Emperor Romanos Argir.

The monastery holds important medieval manuscripts, including a translation of the Gospel of Matthew given by Liparit Baghvashi to the monastery's collection.

Visitors can reach the monastery through Chiatura Municipality, where they need to ascend a series of stairs to access the religious complex.

The cathedral incorporates bas-reliefs at each entrance depicting lions and contains inscriptions in the ancient Georgian Asomtavruli script.

Location: Chiatura Municipality

Inception: 11 century

GPS coordinates: 42.26940,43.21310

Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:38

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