Cave Church of Saint Simon, Cairo: The Rock-Cut Church of the Zabbaleen
At the foot of the Mokattam cliffs on the eastern edge of Cairo, a church has been carved into the living rock that can hold up to 20,000 wo...
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Churches: Stories & Places to Explore
Explore Saint Simon’s cave church in Cairo, its modern community history and rock-cut setting, with thoughtful advice for a respectful visit.
Start with Saint Simon’s Cave Churches, Cairo: A Thoughtful Visitor Guide.