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  • Sumela Monastery

    Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is located in Trabzon Province, Turkey. The monastery was founded in 386 AD during the reign of the Emperor Theodosius I. The was restored by various emperors, and reached its present form in the 13th century AD after gaining prominence during the existence of the Empire of Trebizond.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Sümela Monastery (The Monastery of Virgin Mary).
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Sumela Monastery
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    Sumela Monastery

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2000

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    Churches and Monasteries

    Location

    Turkey

    Trabzon Province

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    4th Century AD

    Roman

    Byzantine + Empire of Trebizond

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