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Armenian and Georgian architects and archeologists will restore the dilapidated Armenian St. Gevorg of Mughni church in Tbilisi, reports Georgia Online.
Armenian and Georgian archeologists together worked on the foundation; as a result, they uncovered ancient ceramics and storehouses.
“As a result of research, it turned out that this church was built in the 12th century,” said Protection of Armenian Historical and Cultural Heritage Scientific Research Centre Director Hovhannes Sanamyan.
As stated by National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia Deputy Director General Peter Kankava, Armenian and Georgian specialists will participate in the archeological and research work. According to Kankava, the church’s origin and the amount of funds required for restoration will be known by the end of this year.
The church was entirely rebuilt for the first time in 1756. In accordance with tradition, St. Gregory’s relics were brought to the renovated church. During the Soviet period, the church was closed, while at different times it was used either as a national cultural museum, a sports center or a workspace for carpenters. In 1990, St. Gevorg was officially announced as being in a state of emergency; two decades later, it’s become fully aligned with the ground.