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Έμβλημα Βυζαντίου
Monument
MONASTERY OF THE BIRTH OF THE VIRGIN MARY
 
Province:
Agia
Area:
Polydendri
Time Period:
17th century
 
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Description:

A single-spaced church with a wooden roof and a narthex, probably a monasterys main church. Well-done wall paintings cover the entire church and according to the walled-in inscription, they date from 1590. Ancient inscriptions testifying to the existence of an ancient temple in the region were found on the floor of the church.

Special
characteristics

Important due to its well-done construction and its painting decoration. It also had a remarkable painted icon screen, which is kept in the archaeological collection due to its damage.

 
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