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gentlepettingzoo t1_jacgv00 wrote

Reply to comment by reize in Sumela monastery, Trabzon, Turkiye by Drunkcodes

Safety it's the high ground so if you're constantly dealing with wars and looters whether it's a holy war or whatever the chances of your church and artifacts being destroyed is less likely

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Merfen t1_jaefxy0 wrote

The problem though is if someone wanted your stuff and didn't want to fight you in your cliff castle for it they could just camp at the staircase until everyone starved or gave up.

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