Caucasus International University awarded the Title of Honorary Doctor to archeologist Nizamuddin Taher for his contribution in finding the holy remains of Queen Ketevan.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the university administration, authorities and patriarchate. Academic personnel as well as Georgian and Indian students became actively engaged in the event.
Holy remnants of Queen Ketevan was transported from India to Georgia on 23 September. Vakhtang Tsivtsivadze, Caucasus International University Chancellor and Darpan Prasher, Advisor to Rector in International Relations were actively involved in the organizational issues of the transportation of the Holy remains together with the patriarchate and the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs.
The Indian Archaeologist briefly introduced each stage of research, excavation and scientific work to the attending audience and placed emphasis on the involvement of the Georgian side in this process.
Nizamuddin Taher, along with his group, has been conducting research and excavations for 16 years. As a result of textual and archaeological searches, the authenticity of the holy remains of the queen discovered by the working group was confirmed by scientific researches and conclusions. In parallel to research, archaeological group has published scientific works. The issue became a topic of concern throughout the world and soon attracted media attention.
We would like to remind you that daughter of Ashotan Mukhran-Baton, Saint Queen Ketevan declined to change religion, owing which she has been tortured and killed in Sharazm, in 1624. They were trying to discover holy remains of Queen Ketevan during scientific expeditions in India at different times. The Holy remnants will remain in Georgia for six months and will be taken to every eparchy.
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