A church of Saint George built of timber. That is rare in Georgia: church building here has almost always been in stone, from basilicas to cross-domed cathedrals, while wooden churches occur mainly in wooded mountain districts and are usually late, plain and small.
The second particularity is that the church stands in a cemetery: such churches serve above all for funerals and commemorations, and their life is a quiet one of its own. It is also referred to as the Eto Ekhvevi monastic house, so the status is best clarified on site. The century of building is not established.
This is a burial ground and calls for particular restraint: keep quiet, move nothing, and do not touch graves or offerings. Dress modestly, women wear a headscarf.
📜 Of interest
- A church of Saint George built of timber, which is rare in Georgia
- A cemetery in the surroundings of Speti village, eastern Imereti
- Also referred to as the Eto Ekhvevi house: the status is best clarified on site
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the cemetery in the surroundings of Speti village, eastern Imereti
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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