Khandzta

Khandzta
The site in 2010
Religion
AffiliationGeorgian Orthodox Church
Year consecrated782
Statusnot active
Location
LocationArtvin province, Turkey
Shown within Turkey
Geographic coordinates41°14′47″N 42°04′15″E / 41.2463°N 42.0708°E / 41.2463; 42.0708
Architecture
FounderGregory of Khandzta

Khandzta (Georgian: ხანძთა, Georgian pronunciation: [χän̪d̪͡z̪t̪ʰä]) was a medieval Georgian monastery founded by Gregory of Khandzta in 782 AD. It has been identified as probably being the ruined monastery known as Porta, in Pırnallı village, Artvin province, Turkey.

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