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Khandzta Monastery
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Khandzta Monastery
Khandzta Monastery was a medieval Georgian monastery founded by Gregory of Khandzta in 782 AD. It is located in Pirnali village in Artvin province, Turkey.
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Country: Turkey
District: Artvin Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 8th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Georgian
Later Cultures: Georgian
Site Features: Georgian & Christian Monuments
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