Sacred Sites and Religious Places of Egypt
Pyramid of Khafre at Giza (by Jochen Bihn); ancient icon of Christ at St. Catherine's Monastery (by Peter Brubacher); minarets of Islamic Cairo (by Rom).
Like most countries in this part of the world, Egypt has played a major role in religious history. Once the seat of the pharaohs and their search for immortality, Egypt later became a important center of Christianity - the practice of monastic seclusion is said to have originated here - followed by Islam. All across Egypt, you'll find rare religious sites to visit, including desert monasteries, ancient churches, and world-famous mosques. Listed below are those profiled by Sacred Destinations so far.
