Story and significance
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Located in the Uğurtaşı village of Göle district, this ancient church ruin reflects the medieval Christian architectural heritage of the region.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The church ruins in Uğurtaşı village, formerly known as Örtülü, reveal the religious architecture of communities that lived in and around Göle during the Middle Ages. Although largely destroyed, its masonry and floor plan are remarkable elements in the archaeological studies of Ardahan. This site, significant for cultural tourism and historical geography in Türkiye, carries characteristic features of eastern stone architecture. The Map can be examined for exact coordinates.
Practical notes before you go
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