Burning Bush

Sinai


It’s possible to see what is thought to be a descendant of the original burning bush in the St Catherine's Monastery compound; however, because of visitors snipping cuttings of the bush to take home as blessings, the area surrounding the bush is now fenced off. Near the burning bush is the Well of Moses, a natural spring that is supposed to give marital happiness to those who drink from it.


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