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Ishkhani Monastery
Ishkhani Monastery
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Ishkhani Monastery
Ishkhani Monastery is a ruined Christian monastery located in the village of Arpacık, Artvin province, Turkey. The site id dating back to the 7th century AD, and it was restored several times in the later periods.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Artvin Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 7th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Georgian
Site Features: Georgian & Christian Monuments
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Elevation: 1091 m
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