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Abu Mena
Abu Mena

Abu Mena or Abu Mina is an ancient town, monastery complex and Christian pilgrimage center located southwest of Alexandria, Egypt. The site dates back to the early Christianity period in the 4th century AD, as it is the place where Saint Menas, the martyr, one of the saints of the Coptic Orthodox Church, was buried. Later, the site became a significant pilgrimage site for Christians. The ruins include a large basilica church, a nearby church which had probably housed the saint's remains, a large dormitory for poor pilgrims, a residential complex and a Roman bath. Abu Mena was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Site Information
Country: Egypt
District: Alexandria Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 4th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Christian Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Abu Mena
Date of Inscription: 1979
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