+An abbey is a complex of buildings housing a [religious order](/wiki/religious_order), typically led by an abbot or abbess. These sacred sites often served as centers of learning and community, evolving from humble [monastery](/wiki/monastery) beginnings.
+## See also
+- [Convent](/wiki/convent)
+- [Cathedral](/wiki/cathedral)
+- [Monk](/wiki/monk)
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