St. Bishoy Monastery
A historic well dating back to the fourth century AD, named in memory of the martyrs of the Berber raid of 444 AD.
Ancient Monastery Garden — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
It was formerly the source of drinking water for the monastic fathers and for irrigating the garden. It is no longer in use following the drilling of new wells.
It bears this name because during the third Berber raid in 444 AD, forty-nine monks from the Monastery of St. Macarius the Great were slaughtered, and the raiders came to wash their swords in the waters of this well.
It is located in front of the Ancient Church of Anba Bishoy on the northern side.
It dates back to the fourth century AD and is 12 metres deep.
The garden contains olive trees and palm trees.
4th Century AD
DATING
12 Metres
DEPTH
North of the Ancient Church
LOCATION
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Martyrs' Well
Ancient Monastery Garden
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