#Monasteries

2025-11-24

Traditional place of Zacharia's retirement (Ain Habis, west of Ain Karem) [between 1934 and 1947]
Matson Photo Service
1 photographic print : gelatin silver. | Photograph showing a monk descending steps outside Saint John in the Desert Monastery, Ain Habis (Spring of the Hermit).

#Zacharia #AinHabis #AinKarem #SaintJohn #Christian #1900-1950 #Israel #Monasteries #Monks #photography

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The image depicts a historic stone structure with multiple levels, featuring arches and arched windows. The architecture suggests it could be of historical or religious significance, possibly an old monastery or church building. There are several steps leading up to the main entrance, which is partially obscured by greenery. To the left side, there's a person in dark clothing standing at the top of the stairs, seemingly observing something below. At various levels along the path and structure, potted plants with spherical tops can be seen.

A group of people sits on steps near the bottom right corner, while others appear to be walking or sitting further back within the complex. The sky is overcast, giving a muted tone to the overall scene in this black-and-white photograph. There's no direct indication of modern technology such as cars, but it seems like an older setting based on attire and architecture style.

Information about traditional places of retirement for Zacharia suggests that the site might be associated with religious or historical significance related to early Christian monastic life.
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2025-10-24

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Photo of an ornate gold and alabaster monastery building with blue cloudy sky behind it.
Weekend Storiesweekendstories
2025-10-11

Buddhist and , carved into rock across , exemplify the fusion of spiritual practice, artistic achievement, and cultural exchange. These sites reveal the adaptability of , its innovation, and its role in shaping religious communities and transmission. In this post, we briefly explore their historical significance and enduring legacy:

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The Carpenter’s cave (Buddhist Cave 10), Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India. 600–1000 CE. Source: Wikimedia Commonsꜛ (license: CC BY-SA 4.0)
Weekend Storiesweekendstories
2025-10-10

Early Buddhist () transformed a community of wandering into enduring institutions for spiritual cultivation, education, and social organization. Their and discipline fostered communal harmony and enabled 's spread across Asia. Here's a look at their origins, structure, and historical significance:

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Remains of the Jetavana monastery, Sāvatthī, India. The Jetavana monastery was one of the most important monastic complexes in early Buddhism, founded by the wealthy merchant Anāthapiṇḍika. It became a major center for the Siddhartha’s teachings and a model for later monastic establishments. The site is known for its large stūpa, monastic cells, and assembly halls, reflecting the architectural evolution of Buddhist monasteries. The monastery played a crucial role in the development of monastic life and community organization in early Buddhism. Source: Wikimedia Commonsꜛ (license: CC BY-SA 2.0)
Ancient Originsancientorigins
2025-09-19

Archaeologists in Turkey are restoring what may be the world's oldest psychiatric facility - a 4th century underground monastery in Cappadocia where Byzantine monks treated mental illness using revolutionary therapeutic methods.

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Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-08-13

Matosavank Monastery in Abovyan, Armenia

Unique Armenian monastery from the 13th century, reclaimed by nature but still welcoming visitors.#ruins #monasteries #abandonedchurches #abandoned #section-Atlas
Matosavank Monastery

Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-06-12

Tsum Valley in Chhokangparo, Nepal

A remote area dotted with Buddhist temples and monasteries.#temples #monasteries #buddhism #hidden #section-Atlas
Tsum Valley

Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-06-04

Franciscan Monastery Museum in Aalborg, Denmark

An underground museum of monks, bones, and medieval ruins.#medieval #museums #monasteries #section-Atlas
Franciscan Monastery Museum

Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-05-30

Nagi Gumba in Budhanilkantha, Nepal

A Buddhist nunnery perched high above Kathmandu Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas.#monasteries #nuns #buddhism #section-Atlas
Nagi Gumba

Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-05-08

Shaolin Monastery in Zhengzhou, China

The real Buddhist temple where the fictional Kwai Chang Kaine (David Carradine) trained in TV's 'Kung Fu' series.#martialarts #monks #television #monasteries #buddhism #section-Atlas
Shaolin Monastery

Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-04-24

Red Monastery in Sohag, Egypt

An early Christian basilica modeled after an Egyptian temple showcases some the best-preserved frescos from late antiquity.#art #basilicas #churches #religion #monasteries #section-Atlas
Red Monastery

Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-04-22

Eldena Abbey in Greifswald, Germany

These crumbling monastery ruins inspired a master of German Romanticism.#medieval #monasteries #christianity #abbeys #ruins #section-Atlas
Eldena Abbey

2025-04-16
I present to you the landscape of Meteora in Greece. A superb place with its hilltop monasteries.

#meteora #meteoramonasteries #landscape #landscapephotography #mountains #mountainscape #mountainscenery #monasteries #photography #photo #nikonphotography #nikonz8
Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-04-08

Kloster Kamp in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany

This Cistercian monastery was the first in the German-speaking world#monks #monasteries #section-Atlas
Kloster Kamp

2025-03-23

Abbaye d'Orval, Monastery in Florenville, Belgium
#Interestingbuildings #monasteries

Rüdiger Benninghaus1Sauerlaender@pixelfed.social
2025-03-14
Altenberg Cathedral is the former monastery church of Altenberg Abbey (Odenthal municipality/ (Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis), built by the Cistercians in 1133.
(December 2008)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
#Kirchen, #churches, #Klöster, #monasteries, #Architektur, #architecture, #Altenberger_Dom, #Odenthal, #Bergisches_Land
Atlas Obscuraatlas@libranet.de
2025-03-10

Križanke in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Seek out ‘The Devil’s Court’ in this concert venue located in a former monastery run by an order of Teutonic knights.#monasteries #architecture #music #theaters #section-Atlas
Križanke

2025-02-05

Moscou. Eglise du Monastère Nowo Spassky , ca. 1890-1906 Orthodox churches,Monasteries,Onion domes,Russia Moscow

#Moscou #Monasteries #Russia #Moscow #Orthodox #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image depicts a large Orthodox church with three golden onion-shaped domes, each topped with a cross. The building features ornate architectural details including arched windows and decorative elements on the facade. Surrounding the structure are trees and greenery, as well as what appears to be a fenced courtyard area with various structures within it. The overall scene suggests an outdoor setting in Russia during late 19th or early 20th century based on its architectural style and coloration of sepia tones commonly used for photographs from that era.

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