Ikalto
An important historical monument, it is at a distance of 8 kilometers from Telavi. It was founded by one of the Assyrian fathers –Zenon- in the 6th century. According to the legend , Arsen of Ikalto founded the first higher educational center- the Iklato Academy there in the 11th ,12th centuries. The Academy of Ikalto trained its students in theology, rhetoric, astronomy, philosophy, geography, geometry chanting but also more practical skills such as pottery making, metal work, viticulture and wine making and pharmacology. it is supposed that Shota rustaveli studied in this Academy.
An important historical monument, it is at a distance of 8 kilometers from Telavi. It was founded by one of the Assyrian fathers –Zenon- in the 6th century. According to the legend , Arsen of Ikalto founded the first higher educational center- the Iklato Academy there in the 11th ,12th centuries. The Academy of Ikalto trained its students in theology, rhetoric, astronomy, philosophy, geography, geometry chanting but also more practical skills such as pottery making, metal work, viticulture and wine making and pharmacology. it is supposed that Shota rustaveli studied in this Academy.
