Bagrati Cathedral
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The Cathedral of the Dormition, or the Kutaisi Cathedral, more commonly known as Bagrati Cathedral, is an 11th-century cathedral in the city of Kutaisi, in the Imereti region of Georgia. A masterpiece
Bagrati Cathedral in 2014
Pre-restoration eastern wall of the Bagrati Cathedral seen in 2005 with its ceiling still collapsed
George I of Georgia
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George I, of the Bagrationi dynasty, was the 2nd king of the Kingdom of Georgia from 1014 until his death in 1027.
Bagrati Cathedral
…from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger and retained its World Heritage Site status, Bagrati Cathedral's World Heritage status was removed. George I of Georgia Gelati Monastery…
Depiction of George I ("Georgios of Abasgia") fleeing on horseback from Emperor Basil II after defeat, Skylitzes Chronicle
A miniature depicting the defeat of King George I at the Battle of Shirimni. The Skylitzes Chronicle. George is shown as fleeing on horseback on the right and Basil II holding a shield and lance on the left.
The construction of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was initiated in the 1020s by George I.