The Middle Ages
Monasteries are religious communities where monks or nuns live, dedicated to a life of prayer, contemplation, and work. They played a crucial role in preserving knowledge, promoting education, and influencing the cultural and social landscape during the Middle Ages. Through their libraries and scriptoriums, monasteries became centers of learning and literacy, impacting both religious and secular life in significant ways.
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