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The mud-brick and stone walls of the Monastery of Saint Simeon in the desert, with a camel in front
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Monastery of Saint Simeon

The ruins of a Coptic monastery in the desert on Aswan's west bank, originally dedicated to Anba Hadra, a 4th-century monk and bishop of Aswan. Used from the 6th to the early 14th century, it keeps its enclosure wall, a church with remains of wall paintings, and a two-storey residential building of stone and mud brick.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon07:00–17:00
Tue07:00–17:00
Wed07:00–17:00
Thu07:00–17:00
Fri07:00–17:00
Sat07:00–17:00
Sun07:00–17:00

Nearby

Aswan Botanical Garden

botanical garden

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Monastery of Saint Simeon?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00.

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