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December 26, 2015

The Thousand-Year History of the Spectacular Cliff Face Monastery of Sumela

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The Sumela Monastery is one of the oldest and most historic monasteries in the Christian world.
There are no exact records about when it was built or by who, but it is estimated that its history dates back some one thousand years and that the locals who constructed it did so to escape enemy attacks.This incredible feat of architecture is located high up on the steep cliffs above the surrounding forest in Trabzon, Turkey. Over the centuries, Sumela thrived and became an important location not only for monks, but for pilgrims.It changed hands many times over the course of its existence, until it was finally abandoned in 1923. -- | Ancient Origins

Posted by gerardvanderleun at December 26, 2015 3:56 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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