St. Bishoy Monastery
Ancient cells dating back to the ninth century AD, built against the inner face of the monastery wall.
The Old Cells — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
A cell is the place where a monk lives.
The word "cell" (قلاية) is derived from the Greek word "Keli".
These cells date back to the ninth century AD and are built against the inner face of the ancient monastery wall.
9th Century AD
DATING
Inside the Monastery Wall
LOCATION
Greek "Keli"
ORIGIN
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