The Sumela Monastery, which stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altindere Valley in the region of Macka in Trabzon Province, is popularly known as "Meryem Ana" (The Virgin Mary). According to tradition, it was founded by two priests who came from Athens during the reign of Emperor Theodosius (375-395 AD). It reached its final, present form in the 13th century.
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