The Monastery of St. Simeon is one of the archaeological areas in Aswan, which is one of the remaining places of tourism in Aswan, which attracts the attention of visitors, Christians and Muslims alike, especially as it is located on the path of pilgrims who seek it to rest from the troubles of the trip.

Excavations and documents indicate that this monastery was built in the sixth century AD, and is characterized by its unique design and its ancient role in the region as a vivid picture of brotherhood between the Christian and Islamic religions, and it is one of the famous Bakhmi monasteries that played an important social role alongside its religious role.

The monastery is located on a high hill close to the Aga Khan Mausoleum, surrounded by the desert that extends from all sides, and the eastern side overlooks the great Nile. The monastery took its name in relation to Anba Samaan, one of the founders of the monastery, while some call it “Monastery of Anchor” as a result of one of the prominent monks of the monastery.