| Egypt |
Mariut desert, District of Burg al-Arab 30° 51' N, 29° 40' E |
Inscribed :1979 Criteria: C (iv)
Justification for Inscription:
Report of the 3th Session of the Committee
Brief description:
The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and
workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of
Alexandria, who died in 296 A.D.
Links with Partner Institutions:
Abou-Menas Monastery, (Ministry of Tourism, Egypt)
http://www.unesco.org/whc/sites/90.htm
Update: 14/03/00