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Mar Elias Monastery
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Mar Elias Monastery
Mar Elias Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in south East Jerusalem in West Bank, Palestine. The monastery was founded in the 6th century AD and restored in 1160 AD with funds donated by Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Site Information
Country: Palestine
District: West Bank
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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