Syriac Monastery of Saint Mary: a 6th-century jewel in Wadi El Natrun, famous for its manuscripts, frescoes, and the tradition of Saint Ephrem the Syrian.
Main entrance of Deir Al-Suryan Jason Mallia
Main entrance of Deir Al-Baramus Jason Mallia
Coptic Monastery of Paromeos: founded in the 4th century by Saint Macarius, home of Saint Moses the Black and living jewel of the Wadi El Natrun desert.
A domed section of Saint Bishoy Monastery, a Coptic Orthodox monastery Thomas Wyness - Shutterstock
Coptic monastery of Anba Bishoy: founded in the 4th century, the largest active center of Wadi El Natrun, with five churches, a fortress and rich monastic traditions.