Abu Mena
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Endangered | 2001– |
|---|---|
| UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription | 1979 |
| UNESCO Site Id | 90 |
| Locations | Alexandria Governorate |
| Egypt | |
| Area | 83.63 ha |
| Ratings | 4.9 |
| Address | RMR7+C9, Qetaa Maryout, Al Amaria Second, Alexandria Governorate 5212671, Egypt |
| Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM |
| Criteria | Cultural: |
| Endang | 2001– |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1003643 |
About Abu Mena
Abu Mena was a town, monastery complex and Christian pilgrimage centre in Late Antique Egypt, about 50 km southwest of Alexandria, near New Borg El Arab city. Its remains were designated a World Heritage Site in 1979 for the site's importance in early Christianity.
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