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Deir al-Quruntal
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Deir al-Quruntal
Monastery of the Temptationis, also known as Deir al-Quruntal, is an Orthodox Christian monastery located in the West Bank, Palestine. It was constructed by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD. In 1895, the modern monastery was constructed around a crude cave chapel that marks the stone where Jesus sat during his fast.
Site Information
Country: Palestine
District: West Bank
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
Exact Location
Elevation: 68 m
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