Tao-Klarjeti (historical region)

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For a historical Georgian monarchy, see Kingdom of the Iberians.
Tao-Klarjeti
Western Asia
Map of Tao-Klarjeti with historical subregions

Tao-Klarjeti (

Kura (Mtkvari), and also partially includes the upper source of the Aras river. In modern usage it most often denotes the territory that was administered or claimed by Georgian Democratic Republic but is nowadays part of Turkey due to the Soviet-Turkish deal in 1921
.

The term "Tao-Klarjeti" is based on the names of two most important provinces of the region —

Iberia) and is also a synonym for historical Meskheti.[3]

Cultural and historical heritage

Historical Tao-Klarjeti in the 8th-10th centuries

Many important Georgian cultural monuments from the middle ages are located on the territory of Tao-Klarjeti and many of them are preserved as ruins. Several monuments of medieval Georgian architecture – abandoned or converted churches, monasteries, bridges and castles – are scattered across the area.

Best known are the monasteries of

Otkhta Eklesia, Opiza, Parekhi and Tbeti
.

Gallery

  • Oshki Cathedral
    Oshki Cathedral
  • Khakhuli Church
    Khakhuli Church
  • Dolisqana Church
    Dolisqana Church
  • Bana Cathedral
    Bana Cathedral
  • Tbeti Cathedral
    Tbeti Cathedral
  • Parkhali Church
    Parkhali Church
  • Otkhta Eklesia
    Otkhta Eklesia
  • Ekeki church
    Ekeki church
  • Ghulivati Castle
    Ghulivati Castle
  • Kajeti Castle
    Kajeti Castle
  • Artanuji Castle
    Artanuji Castle
  • Tortomi Castle
    Tortomi Castle

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tao-Klarjeti.
  1. ^ Harper, Katie Nadworny & Emma. "Turkey's forgotten Georgian kingdom". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  2. ISBN 978-1442241466
    .
  3. ISBN 0253209153
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