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Monastery of Saint Daniel
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Monastery of Saint Daniel
The Monastery of Saint Daniel, also known as Breij or Al-Breij, is an ancient monastery located in Idlib Governorate, Syria. It is dated to the 6th century AD during the later monastic phase of the Dead Cities. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Ancient Villages of Northern Syria in 2011.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: Idlib Governorate
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Byzantine Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Ancient Villages of Northern Syria
Date of Inscription: 2011
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