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Martvili Monastery
Georgian Orthodox monastery in Martvili, Georgia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Martvili Monastery (Georgian: მარტვილის მონასტერი) is a Georgian monastic complex located in the village of Martvili in the Martvili District of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare) of Georgia. It sits upon the highest hill in the vicinity and was of strategic importance.
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Martvili Monastery მარტვილის მონასტერი | |
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![]() The Martvili monastic complex. | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox Church |
Region | Caucasus |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Martvili, Martvili District, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare), ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 42.4053°N 42.3778°E / 42.4053; 42.3778 |
Architecture | |
Type | Monastic complex |
Style | Georgian; Monastery |
Founder | Andrew |
Funded by | Rebuilt by King Giorgi II, 10th century |
Groundbreaking | 1st/7th century? |
Completed | Original construction of Martvili-Chkondidi Cathedral, late 7th century; rebuilt 10th century |
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