Abu Mena
Rank: UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Egypt
Best of: Ruins, Christianity
Description:
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. [More Details]
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