Red Monastery Church

Sculptural Details: the North Door

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Left: the north wall of the Red Monastery Church, showing the position of the richly decorated north door.

In early Egyptian churches the principal doors are frequently on the long sides. There is at present no door in the west wall, and the entrance on the east has been altered.

Above: East capital and lintel of north door

Right: West capital, lintel and upper moldings of north door

Below: interior view of north door