There is a mountain on the Sinai Peninsula , to the top of which more than two millennia, pilgrims from all over the world have been rising every day. According to the Bible, the Koran and the Torah, this is Mount Horeb, nowadays better known as Mount Moses. There are many mountain ranges in Egypt, but this particular one, it was here that the Most High appeared to Moses in the fire over the Burning Cupid. It has been here since ancient times that pilgrims have sought to meet the sunrise in prayers and repentance.
Mount Moses in Egypt, called the priests "holy peak", rises above sea level at 2285 meters. At night, it is an unforgettable sight - a fabulously beautiful serpentine of hundreds of lights (the light of lanterns rising along the slope of people) against the backdrop of majestic mountains. The first rays of the sun gliding along the slopes introduce true believers into a religious trance, and ordinary tourists into an indescribable delight.
Egypt. Mount of moses
Why do holy peak excursions take place at night? According to some legend, those who met the sunrise on Mount Moses in sincere repentance and prayers, the Lord forgives sins and fulfills his cherished (decent) desire. But there is an opinion that this parable was invented by enterprising Arabs. Be that as it may, the mountain of Moses in Egypt is a landmark of world significance.
The tour starts late in the evening (22 hours) with Sharm El Sheikh. The bus to the monastery of St. Catherine takes 3 hours. From the monastery to the top there are two paths that converge at the end of the path with steep steps covered with snow and ice. The first trail consists of 3,100 steep steps carved into the rock by hardworking monks. Shorter and more interesting (the Church of the Prophet Elijah and the chapel of the Virgin Mary are located near it), it is not in demand among tourists when climbing - it is more difficult, and you can move on it only on your own feet. Sloping, but much longer (8 km and takes about 3 hours), the road provides many of the joys of the tourism industry. Numerous Bedouins offer services all along the way, from camel rental to sneakers. From time to time, typical Arab teahouses are found on the trail, where you can take a breath, sip a cup of tea and have a snack.
Going on a tour of Egypt, be sure to book an excursion to the sacred mountain. Having overcome all the difficulties of the path, having seen the Divine Sunrise on a sacred mountain, many tourists descend with completely different people, with faith in God, pure thoughts and peace in their hearts.
Mount Moses in Egypt. Useful Tips
When going on an excursion, you need:
- take a passport;
- put in a rucksack (not in a bag, or in a bag) removable underwear (the rise is quite long and hard, getting to the top sweating, it is unpleasant to be in the wind at a temperature of +8 degrees), a little water and sandwiches;
- dress in warm sportswear. Take along a jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Shoes fit only closed, athletic. Before the start of the ice steps, it is recommended to go lightly, to dress only in halts. Fully insulate and change underwear on the last pass;
- take into account that leg pain after a long climb will certainly spoil your further rest, therefore it is recommended to hike up Mount Moses immediately before departure.
Visit this wonderful place for sure.