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portada Deir Al-Ganadla. A Unique Coptic Church in Middle Egypt
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
20.6x13.6 cm
ISBN13
9781919314303

Deir Al-Ganadla. A Unique Coptic Church in Middle Egypt

Mohamed Kenawi;Jessica Distefano (Author) · Regions in Flux Press · Paperback

Deir Al-Ganadla. A Unique Coptic Church in Middle Egypt - Mohamed Kenawi;Jessica Distefano

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Synopsis "Deir Al-Ganadla. A Unique Coptic Church in Middle Egypt"

Hidden among the rugged mountains of Middle Egypt lies a remarkable monastery carved into a remote and scarcely accessible quarry. Within this quarry church survives an extraordinary cycle of frescoes, unique in Egypt and preserved across the centuries. Deir al-Ganadla stands as one of the most extraordinary Coptic monastic sites of Middle Egypt. The church preserves rare architectural elements and mural paintings dating from the sixth to the twelfth centuries, crowned by a painted ceiling unlike any other in Egypt. This book reveals and documents this exceptional artistic and historical treasure, bringing to light a heritage site that has long remained little known. Through detailed study and vivid documentation, it uncovers the story of the monastery, its art, and the community that has sustained its spiritual life. The book also offers new insights into a little-explored landscape and the broader artistic traditions of Middle Egypt. As part of an ongoing initiative to highlight and preserve similar heritage sites across the region, it seeks to make these remarkable monuments accessible not only to specialists, but also to general readers and visitors interested in Egypt's rich cultural legacy.

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