TURKEY - In the Altindere Valley, a steep rock wall rises above the dense fir forests of northeastern Turkey. Right there, over the abyss, hangs an architectural gem that makes the mind refuse to believe its own eyes. To build such an extraordinary work without modern technology required a great deal of artistry. The Sumela Monastery is a monumental work carved directly into the Karadag mountain, which translates to Black Mountain.
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TURKEY - In the Altindere Valley, a steep rock wall rises above the dense fir forests of northeastern Turkey. Right there, over the abyss, hangs an architectural gem that makes the mind refuse to believe its own eyes. To build such an extraordinary work without modern technology required a great deal of artistry. The Sumela Monastery is a monumental work carved directly into the Karadag mountain, which translates to Black Mountain.