Gabbanat el-Bagawat
البجوات · 알와디알자디드주
archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Kharga
Contents
3 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Western Desert of Egypt, specifically to the Kharga Oasis, where we find the extraordinary Necropolis of Al-Bagawat. Spread before you is one of the best-preserved early Christian cemeteries in the world, a vast…
Listen in the app2The Chapel of Exodus: A Narrative in Clay
We begin our detailed exploration at Chapel Number 30, famously known as the Chapel of Exodus. Dating to the early 4th century, this structure is renowned for its remarkable dome interior, which features a continuous frieze of…
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Our visit to Al-Bagawat concludes as the desert sun begins to cast long shadows across these ancient domes. This necropolis is a rare survivor of the transition between the ancient and medieval worlds. …
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What is Gabbanat el-Bagawat?
Gabbanat el-Bagawat is a place in 알와디알자디드주 with 3 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 알와디알자디드주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 3 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.4858, 30.5549 |
| Last updated |
