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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.

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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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