The oldest literary monument, which reached the present days belongs to the midst of V century. Here studied the famous Greek philosophers Themistios and Eugenius, as they testify in their letters. In the XII century Academies of Gelati and Ikalto were founded in Georgia. Georgia is studded with ancient castles and churches. From the 5th century Georgian churches are decorated with stone ornaments.
Georgian art is characterized by original chasing style, unique fresco and enamel.