Carved out Monastery
Turkey, Cappadocia, Goreme, Sept. 2013
The origin of carving out monasteries in the Cappadocian region can be found in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia The Cappadocian Fathers of the 4th century were integral to much of early Christian philosophy. It also produced, among other people, another Patriarch of Constantinople, John of Cappadocia, who held office 517-520. For most of the Byzantine era it remained relatively undisturbed by the conflicts in the area. People of the villages at the heart of the Cappadocia Region carved out houses, churches and monasteries from the soft rocks of volcanic deposits. Goreme became a monastic centre in 300-1200 AD
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| Section | Subjects: Sacred buildings |
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† cathy Blatt 08/06/2015 7:47
i saw this and could hardly believe this. I am so pleased at your good shot, mine were not that good as it was very hazy. Also thank you for the background. Hope you will upload more from Cappadocia, regards cathynoblog 30/05/2015 0:24
sehr schöne Präsentationder historischen Stätte
Gruß
Norbert
norma ateca 29/05/2015 12:39
Sehr schönes foto herrlich anzusehen danke für die Erklärung LG NormaLuigi Scorsino 28/05/2015 16:30
i like it, it is a wonderful detailRegards. luigi
Mark Billiau. 25/05/2015 16:18
Very good shot of this fascinating rock formation with an historical carving !Mark
† liesel47 24/05/2015 22:03
What an impressive view.Beautiful place and good photo!
Best regards Liesel
archiek 24/05/2015 20:34
A very nice photo of this interesting place. A wonder of human history. A good one!Regards,
Archie
Harold Thompson 24/05/2015 8:15
Good exposure and setting for the monastery:-)) Harold
Sue Thompson 24/05/2015 7:49
It is amaing where the ancient monkks would decide to carve out their places of worship and refuge.The colours in this beautiful rock formation are lovely.
:))
Adele D. Oliver 23/05/2015 22:04
so fascinating this whole area, and the little chapel carved into the rock amazing ... your capture shows its details and the surroundings perfectly with great light and impressive mountains !!!greetings, Adele
Cameraqueen 23/05/2015 19:20
Fascinating, how architecture fits into nature in this place. So beautiful. And an excellent foto, Peter.Have a nice evening,
Sabine
Mirjam Burer 23/05/2015 17:42
most impressive image and scene Peter and thank you for explaining...compliments..lg, Mirjam
Irene T. 23/05/2015 16:31
Klasse hast du das fotografiert ...eine wunderschönen Detailaufnahme ...sehr schön und interessant anzusehen ...
lg:Irene
NaturPur22 23/05/2015 14:52
Faszinierendes Foto! Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Pfingstwochenende ! LG AngelikaIngeborg Bröll 23/05/2015 11:09
Ein außergewöhnliches Motiv mit einer fantastischen Ausstrahlung und klasse von Dir mit der Info dokumentiert, Peter. Klasse! Liebe Grüße und schöne und erholsame Pfingsten wünsche ich Dir - Inga -