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Abu Mena

UNESCO Map

Abu Mena

Description: The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in A.D. 296.

Date inscribed: 1979.0

Area in hectares: 182,72

Category specified: Cultural

State: Egypt

Region: Arab States

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