Saint Catherine Area

　　St. Catherine’s Monastery is situated at the foot of Mount Sinai, mentioned in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. It is said that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God here. Muslims also revere this mountain, referring to it as Jabal Musa, meaning "Mount Moses." This area is a sacred site shared by the world’s three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

　　The monastery was founded in the 6th century AD and is the oldest continuously operating monastery in the world. Its walls and buildings hold significant importance in the study of Byzantine architecture, and numerous precious early Christian manuscripts and icons can be found in various rooms within the monastery. The surrounding area features towering mountains and houses countless archaeological and religious relics, providing a perfect setting for the monastery.

　　Saint Catherine Area Reason to visit: Home to the world’s oldest continuously operating monastery Continent: Africa Country/Region: Egypt Province/State: South Sinai Governorate