Tell Umm Amer Heritage site

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.