Zuqnin Monastery

The monastery stands at coordinates 37°54'36"N and 40°14'24"E, with structural remains illustrating early Byzantine architectural elements and monastic design patterns.

Founded in the fourth century, the monastery produced one patriarch and fourteen bishops, maintaining its influence until abandonment in the tenth century.

The Zuqnin Chronicle, written by a resident monk during the reign of Caliph al-Mansur between 754 and 775, documents significant religious and social events.

The monastery site contains archaeological remnants that demonstrate the layout of religious buildings and communal spaces from the early Christian period.

In the year 750/751, forty-two monks at the monastery died from a disease outbreak, marking a significant event in its documented history.

GPS coordinates: 37.91000,40.24000

Latest update: April 27, 2025 12:42