Monasteries of Wadi Natrun, Egypt
From series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”Year: 5th century.
Many unique attractions and Christian artifacts are hidden among the desert landscapes of Egypt. The Wadi Natrun desert is a great example. One of the main features of this area is a variety of lakes; local water has high sodium contain. Devotees and tourists are attracted not only by the unique natural attractions, but also by ancient monasteries.
More than one and a half thousand years ago, the valley of Wadi Natrun housed dozens of Christian monasteries and churches. Only four monasteries survived to these days. The most famous of them is the Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great. Almost all the Christian buildings and shrines were destroyed in the year 641, when Egypt fell to the onslaught of Arab conquerors. Precious Christian relics are kept today in each of the monasteries of the valley. In particular, devotees may bow to the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist in the above mentioned monastery.
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