Saint Catherines Monastery
In addition, they praised the Egyptian government's firm stance on preserving Saint Catherine's Monastery—one of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries, dating back to the 6th century AD—underscoring its historical and spiritual significance.
Anastasiadi was received by Director of Saint Catherine Antiquities Affairs Ahmed Adel, who took her on a tour.
The Giza Pyramids Antiquities Area came first.
Saint Catherine's Monastery, located at the foot of Mount Sinai, is recognized as the world's oldest continuously operating monastery.
According to a statement issued by the Spanish Embassy in Cairo on Wednesday, the current session will carry the title "Egypt 2021: In the Footsteps of Herodotus".