Wadi Feiran

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Wadi Feiran

Wadi Feiran, also known as the Wadi Paran, is a wadi on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. The area includes old monasteries between them El-Banat monastery, the old and hill El-Mhered and El-Tahona mount. All these remains are dating back to 5th century AD.

Site Information

Country: Egypt

District: South Sinai Governorate

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 5th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Byzantine Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Official Name: Wadi Feiran

Date of Submission: 1994

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