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Doliskana inscriptions

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Created
  
10th century

Doliskana inscriptions

Writing
  
Georgian language inscriptions written in a Georgian script

Present location
  
Tao-Klarjeti (modern-day Turkey)

The Doliskana inscriptions (Georgian: დოლისყანას წარწერები) are the Georgian language inscriptions written in the Georgian Asomtavruli script on the Doliskana Monastery, located in the historical medieval Georgian Kingdom of Tao-Klarjeti (modern-day Artvin Province of Turkey). The inscriptions mention Georgian prince and titular king Sumbat I of Iberia. The inscriptions are dated to the first half of the 10th century.

Contents

Inscription 1

  • Translation: "Christ, glorify our King Sumbat with longevity."

    • Inscription 2

  • Translation: "Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel."

    • Inscription 3

  • Translation: "Created by the hand of bishop Gabriel."

    • Inscription 4

  • Translation: "Saint Stephen, have mercy on priest Gabriel."

    • Inscription 5

  • Translation: "Jesus Christ, have mercy on the church of our kings, o Christ have mercy."

    • References

    Doliskana inscriptions Wikipedia
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