Manor was an agricultural estate with village, lord's house, and sometimes woods. Manors ranged from 750 to 1,500 acres in size. Manor houses evolved from informal buildings to castle-like structures
Located in Altındere Valley, Maçka district of Trabzon, Turkey. Name "Sumela" means "molasses" in local dialect. Founded in 4th century as Panagia Sou Melas
Born in 1909 as youngest daughter of King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie. Had four older siblings and a younger brother Mircea. Known for her natural intelligence and high spirits
Scribes first appeared in Mesopotamia as professional copyists. Sumerians developed earliest writing system and extensive scribal profession. Egyptian scribes were part of royal court and exempt from taxes. Chinese scribes played crucial role in imperial government and civil service
Founded in 14th century by first hermit-monk named Roussanou. Single structure carved from cliff surface. Expanded across three levels in 16th century. Main cathedral decorated by monk-artisan in 1690s. Became convent in 1988, now houses over 15 sister nuns
First Orthodox Christian hermit monks settled in Meteora between 9th-10th centuries. Nilos established organized monastic community in 12th century. Athanasios founded first monastery, Great Meteoron, in 14th century. By 16th century, total of 24 monasteries existed. Monasteries declined from 17th century onwards