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Mt. Sinai

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Egypt is home to some of the finest art and natural attractions in the world, attracting a multitude of tourists. One such attraction is Mount Sinai, a significant site following Mount St. Catherine in elevation, making it the second highest peak in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Mount Sinai is often referred to as the "Prophet's Mountain" because of its religious significance and its status as a pilgrimage destination. It is traditionally believed that God spoke to Moses here, and since then, it has been a major draw for tourists, holding a special place in the hearts and minds of both locals and visitors. At the peak of the mountain, there is a small chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity, called the Burning Bush Chapel, which was constructed in 1934 on the ruins of a 16th-century church. Legend has it that this chapel contains the rock from which God created the tablets of the law, attracting numerous religious tourists to Egypt. Tourists love to climb the mountain, and if