Parkhali

Parkhali, also known in Turkish as Barhal or Altıparmak, is a village that contains a medieval Georgian [Orthodox Church|Georgian] monastery and cathedral church. It is located near the town of Yusufeli, Artvin Province, Turkey, and part of Yusufeli District.

History

The monastery and cathedral church was built by Davit III Kurapalat and decorated with murals. One of the oldest Georgian hagiographial novels, Martyrdom of the Holy Queen Shushanik was written here. The main church of the monastery was converted into a mosque in 1677.

Population

As of 2021, the village had a population of 399 people.