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Deir Mar Elias
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Deir Mar Elias
Deir Mar Elias is a small monastery located in Tartus Governorate, Syria. It was originally built in the 8th century AD and rebuilt later in 1806 by Archbishop Makarios of Akkar.
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Country: Syria
District: Tartus Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 8th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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