Faras Cathedral

The cathedral structure stands as an archaeological discovery with preserved eastern facade elements and substantial wall foundations from the medieval period.

The cathedral, constructed in the 7th century when the city was known as Pachoras, represented a significant center of Christianity in ancient Nubia.

The walls of the cathedral contained numerous frescoes depicting religious scenes, now exhibited in museums in Warsaw and Khartoum.

The excavation site offers researchers extensive archaeological materials, including pottery works and architectural elements from the early Christian period.

Polish archaeologists under Kazimierz Michałowski documented and rescued the cathedral's artifacts before the area submerged under Lake Nasser.

Location: Faras

Architectural style: ancient history

GPS coordinates: 22.18167,31.49694

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:21