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08-Sep-2014 Dick Osseman

Zelve Monastery 1943.jpg

The rock known as the Monastery Complex is closed to visitors because of the great danger of further collapses. It consists of 4 levels and its natural large cupola is very striking. The locals considered it to be a monastery, because some of the many spaces were used for religious purposes. Tunnels and shafts connected them. In some places there are mill stones used as doors, like in the underground cities elsewhere. The lower levels held stables, living was done in the higher regions.

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