Boztepe hill, Trabzon

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Monastery Kızlar ( Novodevichy Convent, also Panagia Theokephastros ) in Trabzon, Turkey, is a former Greek Orthodox monastery from the Byzantine period.

Location

The monastery is situated on the northern slopes of the Boztepe, a 244 m high hill a few kilometers south of Trabzon with views of the city near the monasteries Vazelon and Sumela, also on the river Altindere ( Pyxites ).

History

The monastery was built during the reign of Alexios III. (1349-1390) founded and was changed several times, most recently in the 19th century prove Recent excavations at the monastery Kizlar that the Seljuks had reached Trabzon. In the same excavations were found parts of a human skeleton from the 18th century BC The whole monastery is to be restored after the completion of excavations.

Building

Set on two levels, the area is surrounded by a wall. In the church there is a cave church which is provided with rich frescoes. It contains a source with " holy water ". There are also building with monks' cells.

Frescoes

In the church are among other frescoes with scenes of Alexios III. , His wife Theodora and his mother Eirene.

Swell

40.998539.729Koordinaten: 40 ° 59 ' 55 " N, 39 ° 43' 44" O

• Former monastery in Turkey
• Greek - orthodox monastery
• Monastery (14th century)
• Marie monastery
• Pechersk Lavra
• Trabzon Province