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Delve into Bi'r Hukir in Egypt
Bi'r Hukir in the region of Al Buḩayrah is located in Egypt - some 58 mi or ( 93 km ) West of Cairo , the country's capital .
Local time in Bi'r Hukir is now 12:25 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Cairo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Madinat as Sadat, Damietta, Port Said, Suez, and Cairo. While being here, you might want to check out Madinat as Sadat . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bi'r Hukir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Monastery of Saint Pishoy
The Monastery of Saint Pishoy in Wadi El Natrun (the Nitrian Desert), Beheira Governorate, Egypt, is the most famous Coptic Orthodox monastery named after Saint Pishoy. It is the easternmost monastery among the four current monasteries of the Nitrian Desert.
Located at 30.32 30.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Syrian Monastery, Egypt
The Syrian Monastery, (also known e.g. as Suryan Monastery, Deir el-Surian, Deir el-Syriani, or the monastery / church of Maria Deipara) is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in Wadi El Natrun (the Nitrian Desert), Beheira Governorate, Egypt. It is located about 500 meters northwest of the Monastery of Saint Pishoy.
Located at 30.32 30.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Paromeos Monastery
The Paromeos Monastery, also known as Baramos Monastery, is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in Wadi El Natrun (the Nitrian Desert), Beheira Governorate, Egypt. It is the most northern monastery among the four current monasteries of Scetes, about 9 km northeast of the Monastery of Saint Pishoy. The name Paromeos is derived from the Coptic Pa-Romeos, which means that of the Romans. Ecclesiastically, the monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and carries her name.
Located at 30.36 30.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Wadi El Natrun
Wadi El Natrun is a valley located in Beheira Governorate, Egypt, including a town with the same name. The name refers to the presence of eight different lakes in the region that produce natron salt. In Christian literature it is usually known as Scetis and is one of the three early Christian monastic centers located in the desert of the northwestern Nile Delta. The other two monastic centers are Nitria and Kellia.
Located at 30.43 30.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great
The Monastery of Saint Macarius is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in Wadi El Natrun, Beheira Governorate, about 92 km north west of Cairo, and off the highway between Cairo and Alexandria.
Located at 30.29 30.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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