Gates of Ganja, Medieval door at Gelati Monastery, Georgia
The Gates of Ganja features cast iron construction with stamped ornaments and patterns created through precise chasing methods on its surface.
The gates originated in Azerbaijan until 1139 when King Demetrius I of Georgia took them as war trophies after an earthquake struck Ganja.
The gate bears Kufi inscriptions expressing gratitude to Allah and crediting Sayyid Shawur ibn Al-Fazl for ordering its construction.
Visitors can examine the remaining half of the gate integrated into the monastery wall, positioned directly across from King David IV's tomb.
The gates represent one of six original entrances commissioned by Shavur I of the Shaddadids dynasty to protect the city of Ganja.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1063
GPS coordinates: 40.71565,46.42832
Latest update: March 25, 2025 12:35
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