The Ashta Matha Monastery was built on Tython, the Ashta Matha's origin world, in 11,374 BBY. The monastery was built in accordance with the peace treaty between the Tythonian people and the Republic after a conflict between the two. The monastery was created so that Republic soldiers could train in the ways of the Tythonian religion, known as the Force centuries later. The soldiers decided to remain and serve as an elite conflict moderation force sent to Republic worlds to prevent wars and violent conflicts. The Monastery would remain as the Ashta Matha headquarters until 7,000 BBY.