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The Necropolis of al-Bagawat |
Description:
Probably the most significant Christian remains
in any of the
Western Oasis are those of the
Necropolis of al-Bagawat in the
Kharga
Oasis, yet these ruins actually predate
Christianity and consist of both pagan and
Christian
temples, chapels and burials. They date from
between the 2nd and 6th centuries. However, this
is considered to be one of the earliest and best
preserved Christian cemeteries in the world.
The ruins are situated on the slopes of Gabal
al-Tayr, about one and a half kilometers from
the only known Persian Temple in Egypt,
Hibis. The necropolis covers an area of
about five hundred meters in length and two
hundred meters wide. The main entrance to al-Bagawat
is at the south side. There are some 263 chapels
or shrines located in the necropolis that were
built in eight distinguishable groups. |
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