Red Sea Coast · Historical Sites

🏛️ Monastery of St Anthony

دير الأنبا أنطونيوس

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Possibly the oldest monastery in the world, tucked under desert cliffs, with restored medieval wall paintings.

Local tip: Perfect break on the Cairo–Hurghada drive via Zafarana.

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