Bolnisi Sioni
| Bolnisi Sioni ბოლნისის სიონი |
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Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral
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 Shown within Georgia (country)
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| Location | Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli Province (Mkhare), Georgia |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°23′20″N 44°30′45″E / 41.388889°N 44.5125°ECoordinates: 41°23′20″N 44°30′45″E / 41.388889°N 44.5125°E |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox Church |
| Country | Georgia |
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| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Completed | 478–493 |
Bolnisi Sioni (Georgian: ბოლნისის სიონი) or Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is a Georgian Orthodox basilica in the Bolnisi village of Bolnisi District, Georgia. The cathedral was built in 478–493. It is the oldest extant church building in Georgia.
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is known for its Georgian Bolnisi inscriptions. These are one of the oldest historical documents of the Georgian alphabet.
Bolnisi Sioni bell-tower.
Church façade and exterior portal.
Early inscription
Interior of Bolnisi Sioni.
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