Mount Sinai Monastery

Mount Sinai Monastery is an ancient Christian monastery located on a mountain in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Founded in the 4th century, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest working Christian monasteries. It is renowned for its spiritual significance, ancient manuscripts, and iconic scriptorium. The monastery is built around a chapel that is believed to mark the biblical site of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. It continues to function as a religious community and a place of pilgrimage for visitors seeking spiritual and historical insight.