July 2, 2012 - The Katskhi Pillar

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07-02-2012, 11:36 AM

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July 2, 2012 - The Katskhi Pillar

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The Katskhi Pillar

In the Seventh Century, monks built a monastery on the top of a natural stone pillar outside of Chiatura, Georgia. It was used by the Stylites — Christian ascetics who lived on top of pillars to express their devotion. That sect is now extinct, but the monastery is still there. Visitors get to the top by climbing a 130 foot ladder.

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