saint catherine area
states: [egypt]
category: cultural
year: 2002
location: Governorate of Janub Sina' (South Sinai)
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 28.5562300000, 33.9754300000
The Saint Catherine Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Egypt, is a sacred desert landscape centered around the 6th-century Saint Catherine’s Monastery. Nestled beneath rugged mountains, it features ancient manuscripts and a chapel atop Mount Sinai, tied to biblical history. This site blends spiritual significance with natural grandeur.
Copyright © 1992 - 2025 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved.