
The Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili spotlighted the opening of the Christian Treasure Hall at the Museum of Georgia, with the display opened to showcase icons and other items from the medieval period.
The Government Administration said the opening of the Golden Fund exhibition at the Georgian National Museum network venue saw Gharibashvili note its importance for social and cultural life of the country’s citizens, with masterpieces such as the icon of Khakhuli Triptych, Ancha and Atskuri icons on display.
,,Christian treasures created by medieval Georgian masters with advanced technology and knowledge, [and] with impeccable taste, were created for hundreds of years and were passed down from generation to generation. These masterpieces confirm the continuity of Christian art traditions in Georgia and the connection with ancient traditions”, - Gharibashvili said.
The PM said close contacts of the country with the ancient world had significantly determined its place in the Christian world and the path of European development, and added the history of medieval Georgia, as an important strategic country, was reflected in its art, which, together with human tendencies, preserved its own national traditions.
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11/07/2025