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Tekkale Church


 It is in Tekkale village of Yusufeli. It is composed of a bell tower, church, dining hall, seminar room and chapel. The building group was constructed at the end of 9th century by the Georgian King David as a school of nuns. Its plan resembles that of Altıparmak Church. It reflects the middle ages monastery pattern very well in the region. Tekkale village is 6 km to west of Yusufeli and the monastery 7 km far away from the village center in the north.

 

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