St. Anthony's Monastery

Egypt / al-Bahhr-al-Ahhmar / Ras Gharib /
 monastery, Coptic Orthodox Church

Coptic Orthodox monastery dedicated to Saint Anthony the Great(Father of All Monks). It is hidden deep in the Red Sea mountains and located 155 km (100 miles) southeast of Cairo. It is the oldest inhabited Christian monastery in the world.
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Coordinates:   28°55'24"N   32°20'55"E
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