Conservation of the 6th-Century Church of the Holy Cross at Jvari Monastery in Mtskheta

This project involves the documentation of the main church and the development of a conservation plan for its eventual conservation.

The 6th-century Church of the Holy Cross at Jvari Monastery is an outstanding example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the Caucasus and a testament to the high level of artistic and cultural sophistication of the Kingdom of Georgia. [Photo credit: U.S. Department of State]

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Location: Georgia, Central Asia, Asia Organiser(s): George Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Funder(s): U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding received: $100,000 (USD) Commencement Date: 09/2019 Project Status: Active
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