abu mena
states: [egypt]
category: cultural
year: 1979
location: Mariut desert, District of Burg al-Arab, Gouvernate of Al Iskandariyah (Alexandria)
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 30.8358333333, 29.6666666700
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 A.D. 296.
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