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Sack of David Gareja
- When
- 1615
- Where
- David Gareja monastery complex
Safavid forces attacked the monastery in 1615, massacring monks and destroying manuscripts and art.
During the Safavid attack of 1615, the monks at David Gareja were massacred. The monastery's unique manuscripts and important works of Georgian art were destroyed. This event marked a period of devastation for the complex.
Sources
- David Gareji monastery complex Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
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