National Centre of Manuscripts Interest in the historical region conventionally called “-” due to the construction of dams; urgent restoration of monuments

has always been considerable among the scholarly circles. of special historical and cultural significance; more popularization

However, owing to various reasons, on the spot study of this of the monuments of Tao- Klarjeti among the broad public and so

highly significant region was very difficult for decades. on.

Shota Rustaveli State University The situation has radically altered recently: the removal of artificial Against this background it is especially important to organize

barriers has enabled intensive study of the area; accordingly scientific forums, conferences and seminars at which Georgian

2nd International Conference expeditions of interested researchers are organized to Tao- and foreign scholars interested in the theme of Tao- Klarjeti will Klarjeti. Scientific research into the region’s history, monuments present the findings of their studies and their views, which is

Tao-Klarjeti and population is becoming more and more topical; Interest is especially effective from the standpoint of many-sided study of the

growing among foreign researchers as well. Especially significant region. Batumi is the interest evinced by Turkish specialists in the region’s 5-8 September, 2012 An international conference of this kind was held at the National monuments. The number of those who wish to make a tourist visit Centre of Manuscripts in 2010: “Tao-Klarjeti (History and to this part of is growing among the broad public. Prospects against the background of Recent Studies)”. The

Due to all this, the study of the region has reached a qualitatively conference in which dozens of Georgian and foreign specialists

new stage. The new situation and modern reality have put took part met with a positive response. The idea immediately

renewed tasks on the agenda: complex and interdisciplinary arose of the conference assuming traditional form.

National Agency for Cultural Heritage study of historical Tao-Klarjeti and systematization of the Preservation of accumulated knowledge; more coordination of Georgian and

Batumi City Hall foreign researchers interested in the region, implementation of

joint international projects; stirring further scientific interest inTao- Tbilisi Vocational Training Center “Icarus” Klarjeti; study of the monuments threatened with destruction, and

International Christian film festival of the micro regions that will become flooded in the near future “St. Andrew’s cross” Working sections Application Notes • History/Source study/Archival study Those who wish to present a paper must • The paper should not neither be published, nor • History of art apply before 30 March. presented at any other conference. • Philology/Codicology/Textual criticism • The abstract should clearly indicate the results • Linguistics of the study. Abstracts • Ethnology/Archaeology Deadline: 31 May • Restoration/Conservation Date of the conference: Type: Acadnusx, Sylfaen, Times New Roman • Tourism and management of cultural legacy 5-8 September, 2012 Number of symbols at maximum: 2.000-4.000 • Geography Confirmation for participation by the organizing Venue group before 22 June Batumi, Shota Rustaveli State University working languages Paper Excursions • Georgian Deadline of submission following reception of • In the course of the conference visits are planned • English confirmation, within 1 month to several historical and cultural sights in • Turkish Type: Acadnusx, Sylfaen, Times New Roman region. Number of symbols at maximum: 13.000 • Upon the completion of the conference an excur- sion to Tao-Klarjeti lasting a couple of days.

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