what it's the history of St. Catherine's Monastery
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One of the world's oldest working monasteries, Saint Catherine's has been a vortex for both pilgrims and adventurous travelers for centuries.
Its fame and mystique comes from its location at the foot of Mount Sinai, the site of the Old Testament's story of the Ten Commandments, and so is revered by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike.
The monastery is also home to the "burning bush" and hosts one of the most renowned collections of religious icons in the world, a selection of which is on display to visitors in The Sacred Sacristy monastery museum.
Today, travelers and pilgrims in Egypt are still drawn to the barren, mountainous core of the Sinai Peninsula to both visit the monastery and hike to the summit of Mount Sinai.
Saint Catherine's Monastery sits a few kilometers away from the small settlement of Al-Milga, which has a couple of hotels and budget hostels, as well as some simple restaurants. For keen hikers who want to explore the Sinai's desert mountains, this village is a good base.
