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Numerous representations of the Holy Family journey in Egypt can be found all over the place.
The first one is presenting the Holy Family in Al Matariyah taking water from the Jesus well, while the others are presenting the Holy Family during the journey in Egypt.
Updated Apr 4, 2006
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I've been pretty impressed about the rich vegetation inside Al Matariyah site.
Interesting trees in full blossom, colorful flowers, green cactuses...
It was quite contrasting to the lack of vegetation around the site.
Updated Apr 4, 2006
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This colorful mosaic presenting St. George killing the dragon is located on the left wall in Al Matariyah shortly after passing the Mary's tree.
Updated Apr 4, 2006
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This colorful mosaic presenting St. George killing the dragon is located on the left wall in Al Matariyah shortly after passing the Mary's tree.
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The Holy Family journey in Egypt: Al Matariyah
"Take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt" (Matthew 2:13)
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Matarea, site of the flight of the Holy Family
Actually, I have written an article about this place, published in the Mediterranean History Review. In the Middle Ages, this small garden was so famous that all Christian pilgrims on what Wade...
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The Obelisk of Ancient Heliopolis
The obelisk is not easy to find - although it has an entrance fee and guards posted at the site there were no tourists in the entire area the day we were here. We took a taxi from present-day...
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