The Monastery of Soumela and Ancient Trade Routes Connected to it

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CODRUL COSMINULUI, vol.28, no.2, pp.7-28, 2012 (Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: CODRUL COSMINULUI
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.7-28
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Abstract: It is a well known fact that trade routes and temples had a close relations. It is not possible to exempt monasteries from this generalization. It is inevitable to build connection between trade and three monasteries located in the area where trade routes passing. The Monastery of Soumela comes front among the rest two with its unique location on summer trade route. Watch towers and camel inns at the vicinity of the Monastery prove this fact.