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Tell Umm Amer is an archaeological site in the Gaza Strip that comprises the remains of the Monastery of Saint Hilarion.
In the Byzantine period, it was one of the largest monastic complexes in the Levant. The oldest remains date from the fourth century and are attributed to Saint Hilarion, who is considered the founder of monasticism in Palestine.
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Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Saint Hilarion Monastery / Tell Umm Amer (ID: 1749)
- Country
- Palestine
- Status
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Inscribed 2024
Site history
History of Tell Umm Amer
- 2024: In Danger
- Directly in danger due to Emergency situation in the Gaza Strip
- 2024: Inscribed
- Inscribed
- In Danger
- Directly in danger due to Emergency situation in the Gaza Strip Since 2024
- Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
- ii
- iii
- vi
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org/
Community Information
- Community Category
- Archaeological site: Byzantine
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Umayyad Caliphate
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Byzantine Empire and Civilization
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