A short ferry or slightly longer car ride from Aswan lies the ruins of the Monastery of Saint Simeon, also known as the Anba Hatre Monastery.
Constructed during the 7th-century, it is one of the oldest and best-preserved examples of a domed oblong church in Egypt. Nearby is the Monastery of St. Hedra, the Aga Khan Mausoleum, and the Tombs of the Nobles.
March 19, 2021
Akhtala, Armenia
This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Athens, Greece
This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.
Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
For almost 100 years, this site of peace and spirituality has existed on the California coast.
Kaftarhana, Uzbekistan
The foundation of this ancient stupa dates back to the 1st-century.
Llantysilio, Wales
This ancient abbey now lies in majestic ruin behind a caravan park.
Iraq
The history of Mar Behnam Monastery is that of violence, intolerance, resiliency, and spirituality.
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
This Buddhist monastery once housed an image of Buddha containing a 19-carat diamond.
