The Katskhi pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura.
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The Katskhi pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura. It is approximately 40 metres high, and overlooks the small river valley of Katskhura, a right affluent of the Q'virila.
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Dated back to 9-10 the century , it is a limestone monolith, 150 m2 surface and a small church on top of it. No women are allowed to climb it. It is around 40 ...
Aug 26, 2019 · Hidden in the countryside of the nation of Georgia, the 130-foot Katskhi pillar of rock is home to one of the world's most isolated churches ...
Jan 15, 2024 · The Katskhi pillar is located in the village of Katskhi near Chiatura in western Georgia. We could see the 40 meter high rock formation already ...
Oct 5, 2021 · The Katskhi pillar has been the subject of wonder for quite some time, perhaps today one of the most recognizable images of central Georgia.
Sep 9, 2022 · In Georgia's remote Imereti region, monks scale the 40m-high Katskhi Pillar in a daring, nerve-jangling ascent. The reason: to get closer to God.
Katskhi Pillar remains one of Georgia's most mysterious sights. Located 11 kilometers from the city of Chiatura in western Georgia and 220 km from Tbilisi, ...
Jan 11, 2020 · Katskhi Pillar is shrouded in mystery because of its isolated location. Not only does it tower over ...
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Limestone monolith pillar known as Katskhi pillar with a small monastery on its top in Georgia.
Dec 27, 2021 · The mysterious structure is viewed in local legend as a "pillar of life" and a "symbol of the true cross" - upon which Jesus was crucified ...