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Egypt’s Valley of Refuge: Wadi el-Natrun
image via Misr Travel On the outskirts of Cairo is a 60 kilometer desert depression called Wadi el-Natrun. A safe refuge for those who seek solitude, Wadi el-Natrun houses Coptic monasteries that are a testament to the resilience of the Coptic Christian community in Egypt. Wadi el-Natrun, or the Valley of Salt, dates back to ancient Egypt. The region contains large alkaline lakes that accumulate natron-rich salt deposits. Nam El-Hamra, Wadi Natrun, Egypt | image via Salt Work Consultants The mineral was used in the mummification ceremonies in ancient Egypt, and was also used by Egyptian artisans to paint elaborate artworks inside ancient tombs. The first monastery and religious house was est

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