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Khuchap Monastery

Coordinates: 41°12′06″N 44°34′03″E / 41.20167°N 44.56750°E / 41.20167; 44.56750
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Khuchap Monastery
Khuchap Monastery
Religion
AffiliationArmenian Apostolic Church or Georgian Orthodox
Location
LocationLori, Armenia or Marneuli, Georgia
Map
Geographic coordinates41°12′06″N 44°34′03″E / 41.20167°N 44.56750°E / 41.20167; 44.56750
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleTetraconch
Completed12-13th AD

Khuchapi Monastery or Khujabi Monastery (Template:Lang-hy, Khutschap; Georgian: ხუჯაბი, Khujabi) is a ruined medieval monastery situated in the Lori Province of Armenia, near the border with Georgia. In 2006 Khujabi was recognised as cultural heritage site of Georgia[1]The official site of Georgian cultural heritage also says that Khujabi is in Armenia's border.

Situated in thick forest, the main church is well preserved and dates from the 13th century; there is also a ruined narthex and several other ruined buildings, including two halls. [2]

References

  1. ^ GIS portal of cultural heritage sites of Georgia
  2. ^ Brady Kiesling, "Rediscovering Armenia", 2005, p106-107.

41°12′06″N 44°34′03″E / 41.20167°N 44.56750°E / 41.20167; 44.56750