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The Caucasus Mountains are widely considered to be one of the frontiers between Europe and Asia, a place were dozens of civilisations, both big and small, interacted. Consequently, it is a region with an incredibly rich array of historical sites and natural wonders spread across the four countries it encompasses.
Source: The four most remarkable places to visit in the Caucasus
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
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 deterioration of the facade.
Source: US embassy to fund conservation work at Georgian 6th century Jvari Monastery
Jvari Monastery is treasured particularly as it was related to the declaration of Christianity as a state religion in Georgia
Source: Jvari Monastery: a special monument in Georgian history
Georgia – Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
Source: State of conservation of Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
Georgia – Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
UNESCO has awarded historical monuments of the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta special enhanced protections in light of armed conflict. The new status of three epic monuments there is seen as a plea from the UNESCO World Heritage for combatants to refrain from fighting in the areas where these monuments are found.
Georgia – Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
Some of Georgia’s most cherished monuments will be protected in case of conflict after a special meeting of UNESCO granted three sites in the country’s ancient capital Mtskheta the status of ‘enhanced protection’ earlier today.
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Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns in Georgia, has been named among the 20 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites by the US-based online publication Condé Nast Traveler.
Source: Ancient Georgian town among most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
