About Tell Umm Amer Heritage site:
- It is situated on the coastal dunes of the Nuseirat Municipality, just 10 km south of Gaza city.
- It is an ancient Christian monastery founded in the fourth century by Hilarion the Great (291-371 CE).
- It is also known as the ‘Monastery of Saint Hilarion.
- It was the first monastic community in the Holy Land, laying the groundwork for the spread of monastic practices in the region.
- The monastery occupied a strategic position at the crossroads of major trade and communication routes between Asia and Africa.
Key facts about UNESCO
- UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- It is specialized agency of the United Nations(UN).
- The constitution, which entered into force in 1946, called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
- The agency’s permanent headquarters are in Paris, France.
- Parent Organisation- United Nations Economic and Social Council
- The primary goals of UNESCO are to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture, and to promote sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
- UNESCO believes that these areas are crucial for building a more just, peaceful, and inclusive world.
