Samalut is one of the cities of El Minia Governorate located about 25km away from El Menia City on the western bank of the Nile. Samallout encloses a number of Islamic and Coptic monuments that attract many visitors, locals and foreigners alike for visiting it. It is one of the popular attractions for Christians in particular since it is believed to be a sacred place where the Holy Family stopped at during their journey from Palestine to Egypt. The most prominent tourist site in Samallout is the Monastery of Virgin Mary with its church that dates back to the fourth century at Gabal El Tair or the bird mountain.
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