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ZEGANI MONASTERY

Zegani Monastery, settled near the village of Zegani in the Gurjaani Municipality of Kakheti. It was established in the late sixth or early seventh century. Among its oldest buildings are the main church, dedicated to the Mother of God, and the Chapel of St Marina. Abandoned in the nineteenth century, the monastery became active again in 2008. From 2020 to 2023, the sanctuary of the Church of the Mother of God was decorated with mosaic painting. New temples were made in both churches. Music credit: მრავალჟამიერი by shvidkatsa