Saint Catherine Area, Protected territory in South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
The Saint Catherine Area spans 60,000 hectares of mountainous terrain, featuring the Orthodox monastery at the base of Mount Sinai and numerous archaeological sites.
The monastery, established in the 6th century under Emperor Justinian, stands where Moses encountered the burning bush according to biblical accounts.
The monastery library holds the second largest collection of early manuscripts worldwide, containing texts in Greek, Coptic, Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Georgian, and Syriac.
Access to the monastery requires early arrival as the church and museum close at 11:30, with complete closure on Fridays and Sundays.
The site contains a mosque built between 1101 and 1106, which forms the roof of an ancient olive press and includes a semi-detached minaret.
Location: South Sinai Governorate
GPS coordinates: 28.55623,33.97543
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:49
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