The White Monastery Courtyard

Egypt / Sawhaj / Sohag /
 place with historical importance, archaeological site
Monastery dedicated to the Abbot Shenuda (Deir Abba Shenuda), built around 440 and enclosed by a white wall, which gave the monastery its name). To build the monastry, stones from pharaonic temples were used which can be seen still today.
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Coordinates:   26°32'3"N   31°38'41"E
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