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CHURCH OF THE VIRGIN

CHURCH OF THE VIRGIN
Timotesubani, Georgia
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BACKGROUND

Adorned with a series of mural paintings dating from the twelfth century, the medieval Church of the Virgin in Timotesubani was built during the reign of Queen Tamar (r. 1184-1213), whose rule coincided with the golden age of the Georgian kingdom. The church, situated in the picturesque Borjomi Gorge of southern Georgia, is built of pink brick in a crossed-dome plan. (...)

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HOW WE HELPED

Beginning in 2000, WMF embarked on a program to conserve the murals and address the environmental issues affecting their condition. The effort required studies to document existing damage, leading to the determination of a course of action for their protection. In 2002, work addressed the repair of the roof and windows and the improvement of drainage at the church’s foundation. (...)

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WHY IT MATTERS

Though situated in the rural, and relatively isolated, environs of southern Georgia, the Church of the Virgin in Timotesubani is a national monument of significant cultural importance. The completed conservation work helps ensure the survival of and bring greater attention to this emblem of medieval Georgia’s religious and cultural achievements.