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Sumela Monastery
Sumela Monastery
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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.
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Country: Turkey
District: Trabzon Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 4th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine + Empire of Trebizond
Site Features: Christian Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Sümela Monastery (The Monastery of Virgin Mary)
Date of Submission: 2000
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