15A The Gate of Ganja

A significant historical discovery reveals that the iron gate preserved at Gelati Monastery, Georgia, is not from Derbent as previously believed, but rather the captured 'Gate of Ganja' taken by Georgian King Demetrius I following a devastating earthquake in 1139. This conclusion, supported by local historiographer Kirakos Gandzaketsi's account, clarifies a long-standing misconception about its origin. The study leverages historical records and architectural analysis to authenticate the gate's provenance, providing new insights into medieval Caucasian history and the aftermath of seismic events on urban defenses.

Gippert, J. (2023). 15A The Gate of Ganja. Caucasian Albania, 571–580. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110794687-018