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Saint George Monastery, Wadi Qelt

Name: Saint George Monastery, Wadi Qelt
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Matto

December 11, 2020

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The monastery complex with chapel and gardens, now inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks, hangs on the vertically sloping northern rock face of Wadi Qelt and can only be reached via a pedestrian crossing that runs across the wadi. The monastery is open to pilgrims and visitors.

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Filouman

June 3, 2018

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Amazing Saint George Monastery, built into the cliffs inside the Wadi Quelt gorge.

JakobusPilger

July 9, 2022

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Almost nothing reliable is known about the life of Saint George, to whom this monastery is dedicated, but veneration of his person dates back as far as early Christianity. A …

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1. Ein Qelt Spring – Ein Qelt Spring and Pools loop from Mitspe Yeriho

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2. View of St. George Monastery – Ein Qelt Spring loop from Mitspe Yeriho

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03:22

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of St. George Monastery – Ein Qelt Spring loop from Mitspe Yeriho

16.5km

04:42

360m

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation -70 m

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