Drunkcodes OP t1_jac47tn wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:53 AM

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

Somethings are meant to push the curiosity in us. Every building shouldn't be normal building, some are meant to be special.

Some buildings/paintings/sculptures are meant to keep a message alive for centuries.

For the "why", maybe it was for security or for religious reasons.

Hanzilol t1_jachbaz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:18 PM

What message? "We have resources to waste"?

I-seddit t1_jadgr3w wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Let's see about that. It has lasted for 1600 years so far. How long do you think your house will last?
Doesn't sound like a waste to me.

abiostudent3 t1_jacksec wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Yes. That's the point of beautiful cathedrals of any religion. It's a way to project power and inspire awe.

After all, if their god can afford such luxurious temples on earth, *surely they must be the right one with a glorious afterlife! (Not to mention that religion has always tried to gain influence and political power, and an ostentatious display of resources certainly doesn't hurt that.)