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The Stone Mosque (Haho Church) is a historic structure located in Bağbaşı (formerly Haho) village in the Tortum district of Erzurum province. Constructed between 976 and 1001 by III. David of the Georgian Bagratid dynasty in the late 10th century, the building originally served as a monastery church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Over time, it was used for various purposes and was eventually converted into a mosque in the 19th century, acquiring the name “Stone Mosque.”Historical Background and C

Öşvank Church is a historical church in Çamlıyamaç village of Uzundere district of Erzurum province in Turkiye, which is considered one of the most important examples of medieval Georgian architecture. Built in the second half of the 10th century, this monumental structure is notable for its architectural features, decorations, frescoes and religious significance, both in terms of the Georgian Orthodox Christian tradition and the artistic heritage of Anatolia.Historical Background and Constructi