Egypt
Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Beheira
Explore 2 sacred places in Beheira, Egypt, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
Traditions in Beheira
Site types in Beheira
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Christianity
Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great
Wadi El Natrun, Beheira, Egypt
Founded around 360 AD by Saint Macarius the Great, this Wadi El Natrun monastery is one of Christianity's oldest continuously inhabited monastic sites, historically linked...
Christianity
Monastery of Saint Pishoy (St Bishoi)
Wadi El Natrun, Beheira, Egypt
The Monastery of Saint Pishoy is one of four surviving monasteries of ancient Scetis in Egypt's Wadi El Natrun, continuously inhabited by Coptic monastics since the late...
Key questions
Beheira sacred-site questions
- How many sacred sites are listed in Beheira?
- This regional guide currently includes 2 sacred sites in Beheira, Egypt.
- Which traditions are represented in Beheira?
- The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity.
- Can I view Beheira sacred sites on a map?
- Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.