The National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation responds to information regarding the wall paintings of the Ubisi Monastery

The National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation is responding to information circulated on social media regarding the condition of the wall paintings of the Ubisi Monastery. According to the agency's statement, the circulated reports and photographic material do not correspond to the truth and aim to mislead the public. Imedi+5

According to the agency's explanation, their specialists carry out systematic monitoring of the monastery's wall paintings. As a result of an additional inspection conducted after the information was circulated on social media, it was determined that, apart from the already existing damage, no new traces of damage are confirmed on the paintings. Imedi+5

Furthermore, according to the agency, a mission of Italian experts was carried out in Georgia for the purpose of studying the wall paintings of the Ubisi Monastery, and relevant research was conducted. Based on the conclusion prepared by the international experts, work is underway at the agency on a plan to ensure comprehensive conservation and restoration work. Imedi+5