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 Godefroy / User: (WT-shared) Teddy at wts. "Hosoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos Greece." World History Encyclopedia, 10 Aug 2019, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11051/hosoviotissa-monastery-amorgos-greece/.
