The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in 296 C.E.
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Abu Mena
| Title | Abu Mena |
| Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
| Dates | c. 4th–7th century |
| Places | Africa / North Africa / Egypt |
| Period, Culture, Style | Ancient Egyptian / Coptic Period |
| Artwork Type | Architecture / Historic City |
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Cite this page as: UNESCO, "Abu Mena," in Smarthistory, May 27, 2021, accessed March 25, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/abu-mena/.
