One of Cairo's oldest and most historically significant Coptic monuments, dating back to the 4th century AD. Located in the historic Fatimid district of El Gamaliya, it serves as a vital landmark along the Holy Family's flight to Egypt.
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- It features a well and a grotto where the Holy Family took refuge.
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- It houses two convents for nuns.
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- It is one of the most significant Christian archaeological sites and is considered a major center of Coptic heritage.
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- It served as the seat of the Patriarchate, and twenty-eight Patriarchs are interred there.
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The Proposed Plan:
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- Demolition of three buildings at the entrance to widen it from the direction of Port Said Street.
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- Construction of a tourism services center and a bus terminal for tourists.
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