Here are the domed roofs of one of the best preserved Christian cemeteries in the world. There are 263 ornate tombs and many chapels. The roof paintings are of particular interest. Ask to see the
painting that depicts the zodiac surrounding portraits of Mary and Jesus. This very same design appears in pre-Christian Ptolemaic Egyptian art in the Temple of Dendera but sadly the original was removed to the Louvre in 1820. But one can trace the line that connects the two utterly different religions.
Popular Posts
-
unique offerings This Ramadan, Dusit Thani Lake View Cairo has special incentives for Iftar and Sohour dining, a performance by Lebanese s...
-
Travelers seeking relaxation, and effective natural remedies for different physical diseases have come to the right place! Safaga’s Karlo...
-
These two attractions, and their surrounding majestic mountains, sum up the magic and diversity of the Sinai region. There are few places i...
-
If you are walking down Palestine Street, you will enjoy the huge ships waiting to enter the Suez Canal and the colonial architecture of t...
-
New golf courses are being developed throughout Egypt Egypt’s love affair with golf continues to spur growth, with plans for more course...
0 comments:
Post a Comment