Gelati Monastery is one of the first monasteries in Georgia - founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia as a monastic and educational center. It is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is characterized by the facades of smoothly hewn large blocks, balanced proportions and blind arches for exterior decoration. The Gelati monastery, one of the largest medieval Orthodox monasteries, was also a centre of science and education and the Academy it housed was one of the most important centres of culture in ancient Georgia. (Motsameta, Georgia)
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