Ancient trade routes

A link from Trabzon to the mountain slope

Sumela’s setting can be read alongside historical routes linking Trabzon’s port with inland regions. Studies of ancient trade routes discuss paths, settlements, stopping places and the position of monasteries within this network.

Sumela as a research subject

These links are not a current visitor route or directions. They are a research framework for understanding historical connections; use the visitor guide and official notices for today’s journey.