Discovery, Research, and Publication of Georgian Manuscripts
An initiative of the Foundation aimed at discovering, translating, and reintegrating Georgian manuscripts preserved in the Vatican archives into the academic community.
“Knowledge preserved in manuscripts belongs to all humanity — and especially to the people in whose language it is written.”
The Vatican Apostolic Archive is one of the most important repositories, housing centuries of documented memory of world history. It serves as a key source for interpreting global history, offering the opportunity to revisit known events from new, document-based perspectives.
Georgian materials preserved in the Vatican archives form an essential foundation for studying Georgia’s history, church, and international relations. These documents reflect the country’s political, cultural, and religious connections with the European world, which is particularly significant in the medieval context.
The project aims to intellectually return historical sources—geographically distant—back into the Georgian academic and public sphere. This process creates an opportunity to base national history not only on secondary interpretations but on primary sources.
– Research outcomes
Access and Engagement for Students and Researchers Providing access to manuscripts and involving them in the scientific process.
New Academic Sources For the study of Georgian literature, history, and philology.
A Strengthened International Academic Position of Georgian Cultural Heritage
Universities, research institutes, and international partners play a key role in this process, providing methodological support as well as a platform for knowledge exchange.
— Tamaz Bekaia Educational Foundation
If you are interested in partnership, collaboration, or simply want to learn more about the Vatican Project, please contact us.