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In central Greece and particularly in the North Western part of Thessaly,between North East of Hasia and West of Pindos,where the plain of Thessaly ends,gigantic rocks raise,that create a spectacle which might be unique worldwide.
Historians and geologists started to be interested in the creation of these rocks about 1000 years ago, expressing several theories.
The prevailing theory is that one of the German geologist Philipson, who came to Greece in the late 19th century. According to his theory, a large river had his estuary in this area which for million of years was covered by a narrow and deep part of the sea .The river waters place matter, stones and generally several materials that were transferred by its waters at the estuary from Northern parts of primordial central Europe. From the accumulation of these materials deltaic cones were formed.
Although it is unknown when Metéora was established, as early as the 11th century AD hermit monks were believed to be living among the caves and cutouts in the rocks.By the late 11th or early 12th century a rudimentary monastic state had formed called the Skete of Stagoi and was centered around the church of Theotokos (mother of God), which still stands today The hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. Although more than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century, only six remain today.
Historians and geologists started to be interested in the creation of these rocks about 1000 years ago, expressing several theories.
The prevailing theory is that one of the German geologist Philipson, who came to Greece in the late 19th century. According to his theory, a large river had his estuary in this area which for million of years was covered by a narrow and deep part of the sea .The river waters place matter, stones and generally several materials that were transferred by its waters at the estuary from Northern parts of primordial central Europe. From the accumulation of these materials deltaic cones were formed.
Although it is unknown when Metéora was established, as early as the 11th century AD hermit monks were believed to be living among the caves and cutouts in the rocks.By the late 11th or early 12th century a rudimentary monastic state had formed called the Skete of Stagoi and was centered around the church of Theotokos (mother of God), which still stands today The hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. Although more than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century, only six remain today.
Meteora Travel Blogs
Feb 12, 2006
Meteora means hanging in mid air: They are Cenobitic monasteries
The unusual mountain structures were formed long ago by water from the Pindus Mountains which melted and carried away the limestone portions leaving tall mountains 1000 feet (300 meters) taller than the surrounding…
Jul 19, 2006
In central Greece and particularly in the North Western part of
Thessaly,between North East of Hasia and West of Pindos,where the plain
of Thessaly ends,gigantic rocks raise,that create a spectacle which
might be unique worldwide.
Historians and geologists started to be interested in the crea…
Jul 10, 2007
After several days in Athens, my mother and I rented a car, and drove for about 6 hours to Meteora. Meteora is famous for its giant monolith rocks protruding out of the earth, and the monastaries that sit perched upon many of them.We stayed at a great hotel for about 50 euros. THe hotel…
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