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The monastery was built in the 6th century and monks abandoned
it later, probably after 7 centuries, because of cruel barbaric
attacks. Although abandoned, it is in a good state of preservation
and secluded in the deserts of Aswan.
The monastery has massive walls and is built in two levels:
the lower level is built of stone while the upper one of mud
bricks. It has a keep that was supposed to harbor the monks
at the time of attacks.
The monastery looks like a fortress rather than a religious
compound. Buildings inside follow the typical composition of
Coptic monasteries:
a church, storeroom, kitchens, bakeries and dormitories.
The monastery is reached by a donkey or horse ride from the
Qubbet Al-Hawa or through a route from
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