Anyone familiar with the Judeo-Christian stories of Moses – or the work of Charlton Heston – will recognize Mount Sinai as the place where Moses first received the Ten Commandments.

It is one of four sacred mountains in the Middle East according to the Bible, and it is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike.

At the base of the mountain is St Catherine’s Monastery, and from there visitors can hike or take a camel ride to the summit, which is lined with various chapels and shrines, some of which are ruins by now. At the top of the mountain, there is both a mosque and a chapel, and visitors will be treated to a stunning view of the surrounding area, or if they choose the right time of day, a truly spectacular sunrise. Map

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