Opiza
| Opiza | |
|---|---|
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  Shown within Turkey | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
 Turkey |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°ECoordinates: 41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°E |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox Church |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | 13th century |
Opiza (Georgian: ოპიზა) was a medieval Georgian monastery and cathedral church located now in Artvin Province, Turkey. It is one of the oldest Georgian churches in the Tao-Klarjeti region.[1] Opiza was reconstructed after an Arab invasion in the 8th century. It is referred to by many Georgian historical persons, such as Gregory of Khandzta, Beqa and Beshqen Opizrebi.
References
- ↑ Rapp, Jr. Stephen H. (January 19, 2012). "CAUCASIA AND THE SECOND BYZANTINE COMMONWEALTH: BYZANTINIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF REGIONAL COHERENCE" (PDF). National Council for Eurasian and East European Research. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
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