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St.Elias Monastery

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St.Elias Monastery

St.Elias Monastery or Deir Mar Elias is a monastery dating back to the 11th century AD. It is located in Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria.

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Country: Syria

District: Rif Dimashq Governorate

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 11th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Christian

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Christian Monuments

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