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Watchdog Requests Probe into Damages to Gelati World Heritage Site; civil.ge

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Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA), a local watchdog, announced on October 20 that it requested the Prosecutor’s Office to initiate probe into the damages to the Gelati Monastery complex – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, based on Articles 259 and 342 of the Criminal Code, involving damage or destruction of cultural heritage, and neglect of official duty, respectively.

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Temporary roofing for Gelati UNESCO site to be completed by December; Agenda.ge

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Temporary roof structure over the Gelati Monastery Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Georgia’s west, will be completed before December and allow replacement of the roof structure of the monument below it, the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation said on Monday.

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Jvari Monastery UNESCO site set for conservation work with US ambassador fund support; Agenda.ge

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The deteriorating facade of the iconic 6th century Jvari Monastery, which stands perched atop a hill outside the ancient Georgian capital of Mtskheta, will undergo conservation and reinforcement work supported by the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation at the United States Embassy in Tbilisi.

Source: Jvari Monastery UNESCO site set for conservation work with US ambassador fund support

Losing Svaneti – the Architectural Heritage of the Region; Stefan Applis; Georgia Today

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“Immediate rehabilitation” needed for collapsed Gelati UNESCO site gate; Agenda.ge

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The National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation is working to launch prompt rehabilitation works on a section of the gate around the Gelati Monastery Complex, after its partial collapse this week.

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The threats to Georgia’s world heritage sites; Stefan Applis; Eurasia Net

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Georgia’s Catch-22: UNESCO status draws tourists, and yet tourists make it harder to maintain UNESCO status…

Source: Perspectives | The threats to Georgia’s world heritage sites

Georgian Arts Center on Restoration of Gelati: Roof Defects Impossible to Predict; Ana Dumbadze; Georgia Today

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Georgia: Wine, Culture, and Hiking in the Heart of the Caucasus; Grit Daily News

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In the late-afternoon light, the ruins seemed as if they were blushing. Farther down the path, the 65-foot-tall Mother of Georgia statue beckoned to us.

Source: Georgia: Wine, Culture, and Hiking in the Heart of the Caucasus | Grit Daily News

Summer in the Hills; Siddharth Ganguly; Outlook

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These offbeat mountain towns provide safe and serene summer holiday options…

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Rising Stars In Travel: These 7 Countries Have Potential To Become Major Tourist Destinations In A Post-Covid World; Jared Ranahan; Forbes

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They’re some of the world’s most underrated countries – though they may not stay that way for much longer.

Source: Rising Stars In Travel: These 7 Countries Have Potential To Become Major Tourist Destinations In A Post-Covid World

10 of the dreamiest places in Georgia; Benjamin Kemper; CNN

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Deep in the Caucasus, a fantasy world of sprawling cave cities, whisper-quiet monasteries, and secret mountain villages will have you pinching yourself at every turn.

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15 Best Things to Do and See in Georgia; Matt; Nomadic Matt

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Georgia is an up-and-coming destination for budget travelers. To help you plan an amazing trip, here are the best things to see and do in Georgia!

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Three amazing sites that lost their UNESCO World Heritage site status; Alex Bresler; Matador Network

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They failed to keep their badge of honor.

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10 Amazing Places You Can Visit As Day Trips From Kutaisi, Georgia; Kami; My Wanderlust

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Kutaisi, Georgia can be a great base to explore the area around. Canyons, caves, monasteries and more – you can see it all as day trips from Kutaisi!

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US embassy to fund conservation work at Georgian 6th century Jvari Monastery; Agenda.ge

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The US Embassy will allocate $100,000 for the first stage of conservation work at Georgian 6th century Jvari monastery in Mtskheta. The project is intended to cover the first phase of the conservation cycle by carrying out a comprehensive study, to identify, classify, and map the extent of damage and…

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Inside Ushguli, Europe’s highest inhabited village; Anadolu

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Built in the Clouds, they’re the Highest Villages Frozen in Time; MessyNessyChic

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When you’re looking to escape the tedium of modern and mainstream tourism, sometimes the only way is up. Today, our armchair travels will take us to some of the most remote (and highest) villages in the world, from middle America to roof of Egypt. But of course, we’re…

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The Daily Telegraph writes about Georgia; Xiang; Georgian Journal

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The national British daily broadsheet newspaper “The Daily Telegraph” has recently published an article about Georgia entitled “Is Georgia the new Puglia? With new direct flights, get there before the masses do.”

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Look at the Republic of Georgia’s Weird and Awesome Architecture; Victoria Borisch; Fodor’s

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Discover how Georgia’s unique mix of architectural styles combines the future and past of this exotic South Caucasus country. From its language and culture to its mishmash of architectural styles, the Republic of Georgia’s extensive, and sometimes tumultuous, history has led to the development of a place that is truly one of a kind.

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Georgia invented viticulture, now its wine scene is taking Europe by storm; Noo Saro Wiwa; City AM

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It has been said that Georgians ‘think with European minds and feel with Asian hearts’.

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