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Otkhta Monastery
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Otkhta Monastery
Otkhta Monastery is a 10th century Georgian monastery and cathedral church located in Dörtkilise in Artvin Province, Turkey. It was built between 961–965 AD by Davit Kurapalat and renewed between 978–1001 AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Artvin Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Georgian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments
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