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Virgin Mary church remains discovered in Luxor
Egypt, Local, 7/14/2003
A mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) at Deir el-Mogamaa monastery area in Luxor discovered a significant archaeological find that included grounds and walls most likely of Virgin Mary church, one of the four Churches used to be annexed to the monastery. The other three were the churches of Saint George, Saint John and Angel Michael.
SCA Secretary General Zahi Hawas said that the mission found the court of the church and an entrance leading to the altar, in addition to two cellars and four small square and rectangular chambers.
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