Tell Umm Amer
Tell Umm Amer is part of the Tentative list of Palestine in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
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.
Map of Tell Umm Amer
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Tell Umm Amer
- Country
- Palestine
- Added
- 2012
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Near Eastern
- Link
- By ID