Saint Catherine Area
World Heritage
Egypt
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The Eastern Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine sits at the foot of Mount Horeb, where the Old Testament records that Moses received the Law. The mountain is revered by Muslims as Jebel Musa. The entire area is a holy site for three major world religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The monastery was founded in the 6th century, making it the oldest Christian monastery still in use. The walls and buildings of the monastery are of great significance to the study of Byzantine architecture, and the monastery houses a large collection of early Christian manuscripts and icons. The rugged mountainous landscape contains numerous archaeological and religious sites and monuments, providing the perfect backdrop for the monastery.
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