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Red Sea monasteries of Egypt

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  1. A new church sits within the Red Sea mountains near the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite. The Monastery was built around the fifth century A.D. on top of the cave where St. Paul is said to have lived. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    A new church sits within the Red Sea mountains near the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite. The Monastery was built aro…

  2. A section of the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite sits within the Red Sea mountains. The Monastery was built around the fifth century A.D. on top of the cave where St. Paul is said to have lived. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    A section of the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite sits within the Red Sea mountains. The Monastery was built around t…

  3. The tower at the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite has served many purposes over the years such as a chapel and food storage for the monks. The Monastery was built around the fifth century A.D. on top of the cave where St. Paul is said to have lived. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    The tower at the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite has served many purposes over the years such as a chapel and food s…

  4. The Church of St. Paul & St. Mercurius sits on the grounds of the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite. The Monastery was built around the fifth century A.D. on top of the cave where St. Paul is said to have lived. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    The Church of St. Paul & St. Mercurius sits on the grounds of the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite. The Monastery was…

  5. A section of the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite site within the Red Sea mountains. The Monastery was built around the fifth century A.D. on top of the cave where St. Paul is said to have lived. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    A section of the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite site within the Red Sea mountains. The Monastery was built around t…

  6. St. Anthony Monastery, located at the foot of Al-Qalzam Mountain (where the saint once lived), was founded in 356 after St. Anthony’s death and is the oldest active monastery in the world. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    St. Anthony Monastery, located at the foot of Al-Qalzam Mountain (where the saint once lived), was founded in 356 after …

  7. A different view of St. Anthony Monastary. The Monastery, located at the foot of Al-Qalzam Mountain (where the saint once lived), was founded in 356 after St. Anthony’s death and is the oldest active monastery in the world. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    A different view of St. Anthony Monastary. The Monastery, located at the foot of Al-Qalzam Mountain (where the saint onc…

  8. One of the most famous features of St. Anthony Monastery are the paintings on the walls and ceilings of its buildings. St. Anthony Monastery, located at the foot of Al-Qualzam Mountain (where the saint once lived), was founded in 356 A.D. after St. Anthony’s death and is the oldest active monastery in the world. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    One of the most famous features of St. Anthony Monastery are the paintings on the walls and ceilings of its buildings. S…

  9. One of the most famous features of St. Anthony Monastery are the paintings on the walls and ceilings of its buildings, such as this beautiful example. St. Anthony Monastery, located at the foot of Al-Qualzam Mountain (where the saint once lived), was founded in 356 A.D. after St. Anthony’s death and is the oldest active monastery in the world. The Monastery is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Cairo.

    One of the most famous features of St. Anthony Monastery are the paintings on the walls and ceilings of its buildings, s…