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I would love to see this for real.
This is Sumela Monastery, built in the 4th century, located on a cliff in Turkey (1200 meters above sea level).

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How the fuck do they even get there?

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And we think we are sooo smart today!

Answer 3

Mesa Verde had the same idea. Inaccessability as a form of defense. 1190 AD

Answer 4

Are there gender restrictions? When I was in Italy women were barred from some monasteries. Things have changed much since back then hopefully.

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Sumela Monastery website

Answer 6

That is incredible! Would love to learn more about the Architect

Answer 7

How does one get up there?


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