Again on the dating and organization of the monks in the
Murfatlar rock monastery (Constanța department) Cover Image

Encore une fois sur la datation et l'organisation des moines dans le monastère rupestre de Murfatlar (dép. de Constanța)
Again on the dating and organization of the monks in the Murfatlar rock monastery (Constanța department)

Author(s): Georgi Atanasov
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Archaeology, Local History / Microhistory, Ancient World, History of Religion
Published by: Muzeul de Istorie Națională și Arheologie Constanța
Keywords: Murfatlar; rock churches; Dobrudja; Cappadocia, graffiti;

Summary/Abstract: The rock monastery is located in the Romanian territory of Dobrogea, near the town of Murfatlar, 20 km west of Constanta. Based on pottery, paintings and graffiti, as well as numerous signs, its appearance was improved until the last quarter of the 9th century and was abandoned in the last quarter of the 10th century (especially after Prince Svetoslav's Russian campaign against the Bulgarian kingdom in 971). There are several monastic practices - a monastery in the eastern sector and a monastery in a dormitory in the western sector E. The earliest church is B1 and the late monastery in sector B. More than 50 rock churches and monasteries have been found in Dobrogea, but Murfatlar is unique in terms of plans and monastic practices.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 53
  • Page Range: 63-86
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: French