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Monastery of St. Simeon

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Monastery of St. Simeon

Samandağ, Hatay

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The 6th-century monastery remains on the hill where St. Simeon Stylites the Younger lived on a pillar.

Safety warning

The road may be rough in the last section; do not climb on the wall remains.

Its story

The monastery developed in the 6th century around Simeon the Younger, known for his life of seclusion on top of a pillar. In the middle of the octagonal courtyard is the base of the pillar on which the saint lived, surrounded by churches and monastic units. The view from the hill over the Asi delta and the Mediterranean is impressive. The site is reached by stabilized roads, and the remains are in the open.

Key facts

Period
Byzantine, 6th century
Status
Open archaeological site; limited visitor infrastructure

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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36.09146, 36.03569

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_Saint_Simeon_Stylites_the_Younger | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/aziz-simon-manastiri/