Aerial scenic view of Farsh Elias basin from above Moses Mountain 'Jebel Musa'. Showing the orchard and cypress trees of the mountain basin of Farsh Elias in the foreground.
At the edge of the basin is a relatively large church, known as the Church of Elijah. According to traditions, Moses and Elijah probably visited the same place where they had a vision.
The mountains of Sinai surrounding Saint Catherine are packed with many religious history and symbolism.
Shot before the beginning of the 3,000 steps of the Stairway of Repentance that lead down to St. Catherine's Monastery. It is also below the 750 final steps to the summit.