Things To Do in Egypt. The Historical Saint Catherine Monastery

St Catherine Monastery, Sinai, Egypt

Saint Catherine Monastery is located at the foot of Mount Harb, mentioned in the Old Testament, where Moses obtained the testament plate. The site is also revered by Muslims and they call it Mount Moses. The region is sacred to the three monotheistic religions spread throughout the world, namely Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

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The monastery was founded in the sixth century and is the oldest Christian monastery that preserved its primary function. Its walls and buildings were of great importance for the study of Byzantine architecture. And in the monastery are large collections of ancient Christian manuscripts and icons. It is located in a wild, mountainous area that includes many heritage and religious sites and monuments, and forms the best aesthetic framework surrounding the monastery. You can climb the mountain around 2:00 A.M. to get to see the sunrise around 5:00 A.M. It is a pleasant trek, and you can see the borders of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia from the summit.

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