Deir el-Muharraq

#45 among destinations in Egypt

Top attraction, Monastery

Gallery (2)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Monastery of Virgin Mary in Koskam or Deir el-Muharraq, also known as the Muharraq Monastery, Virgin Mary monastery and Mount Koskam Monastery, is a monastic complex of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria in Egypt. ()

Alternative names: Established: IV centuryCoordinates: 27°23'7"N, 30°46'45"E

Location

AsyutEgypt

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Day trips

Deir el-Muharraq – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cusae.

4.3 miNE
City
Cusae
111 min walk • Cusae was a city in Upper Egypt. Its Ancient Egyptian name was qjs, conventionally rendered Qis or Kis. Today, the town is known as El Quseyya, and is located on the west bank of the Nile in the Asyut Governorate.