St Antony coptic monastery, nestled amount the mountains near the Red sea, is the oldest and biggest of the Coptics monasteries, founded in 4th century from disciples of St Antony. Here, in this desert, is born the Christian experience of the monks and monasteries. The monastery has a complex internal organisation that guarantees a total autonomy. The fortified tower to protect against frequent attacks from Bedouins.
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