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Opiza

Opiza
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Opiza is located in Turkey
Opiza
Shown within Turkey
Basic information
Location  Turkey
Geographic coordinates 41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°E / 41.251944; 41.99Coordinates: 41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°E / 41.251944; 41.99
Affiliation Georgian Orthodox Church
Country Turkey
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. 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.



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