Alleyway

Leading to the Church of St Sergius and St Bacchus, as well as the Church of St Barbara. Along the way are several stalls selling various items such as illuminated manuscript and prayer beads. There is also a full gift shop just ahead on the right.

Coptic Cairo

May 15th 2010
15 May 2010 1948 (GMT +3) Giza, Egypt I got an itch this morning to actually go out and see something - to play tourist for the day. After two weeks of being in country, I’ve finally come to a place where I’m comfortable enough to venture out. Where should I go? Alexandria? Not yet, let’s keep it in town for now. The pyramids? Not on your life. No, today I decided to go visit Coptic Cairo. ... read more

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more

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