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6th-7th century

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Georgian language inscriptions written in a Georgian script

The Jvari inscriptions (Georgian: ჯვრის წარწერები) are the Georgian language inscriptions written in the Georgian Asomtavruli script on the Jvari Monastery, a basilica located near Mtskheta, Georgia. The inscriptions mention Georgian princes Stephen I of Iberia, Demetrius the Hypatos and Adarnase I of Iberia. However, Professor Cyril Toumanoff disagrees with this view and identifies these individuals with Stephen II of Iberia, Demetrius and Adarnase II of Iberia, respectively. Inscriptions are dated to the 6th-7th centuries.

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Inscription 1

  • Translation: "Cross of Our Savior, have mercy on Stephanoz, the patrikios of Kartli."

    • Inscription 2

  • Translation: "Holy Michael Archangel, have mercy on Demetre the hypatos."

    • Inscription 3

  • Translation: "Holy Grigol Archangel, have mercy on Adarnase the hypatos."

    • Inscription 4

  • Translation: "Holy Stephen, have mercy on Kobul Stephanoz."

    • References

    Jvari inscriptions Wikipedia
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