Another remarkable temple near Kutaisi is Motsameta, which was built in the XI century. The history of its foundation is connected with the names of the princes of Argveti - David and Konstantine Mkheidze, who heroically sacrificed themselves to the expedition of the Arab commander, Marwan the Deaf to Georgia. They were canonized by the Georgian Orthodox Church, and their name was changed to 'Motsameta' (Place of the Martyrs). The temple is located in the Tskaltsitela gorge and from there, there are wonderful views of Imereti.

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