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The monastery of Hosoviotissa, Chora Village, Amorgos, Greece. Built in 1017 CE and utilized to protect a religious icon from pirates. Renovated in 1088 CE and still in use in the present day. Amorgos, the easternmost isle of Cyclades, was a frequent haven for ancient pirates.
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wikivoyage, Roland G. /. U. (. T. A. W. "Hosoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos Greece." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 10, 2019. https://www.ancient.eu/image/11051/.
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wikivoyage, Roland G. /. U. (. T. A. W. "Hosoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos Greece." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 10 Aug 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
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