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The Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located south of the burial chapel, dates back to the sixth or seventh century. It was built of rubble and occupies an area of 17.2 by 12.7 meters. The structure belongs to the type of church building known in Georgia as a three-church basilica, in which the central nave and two side aisles are separated by solid walls.