Aswan - Monastery of St Simeon Church

On the south side of the court is the Church, an aisled basilica. At the east end of the wide nave, once covered by two domes, is the large apse, with three rectangular niches under semi domes. In the central niche are the remains of a fresco depicting Christ enthroned between angels. To the right and left of the apse are Coptic inscriptions. Adjoining is the Baptistery, with a piscina. At the west end of the nave a small apse has remains of frescos. A small door at the west end of the north aisle leads into a small rock chapel with fine decoration (eighth C.) on the ceiling and a niche containing six medallions of saints. To the north and west of the church are various subsidiary buildings and small grottoes. To the southeast of the church is a court, with a tomb built against its south wall. Along the east side of the court are bedrooms, each with three beds, and other barrel vaulted rooms.