Important Justinian era mosaics decorated the Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt. Generally wall mosaics have not survived in the region because of the destruction of buildings but the St. Catherine's Monastery is exceptional. On the upper wall Moses is shown in two panels on a landscape background. In the apse we can see the Transfiguration of Jesus on a golden background. The apse is surrounded with bands containing medallions of apostles and prophets, and two contemporary figure, "Abbot Longinos" and "John the Deacon". The mosaic was probably created in 565/6. COUNT 5
QSN1 What era were the mosaics that adorned Saint Catherine's Monastery? ANS1 Justinian QSN2 Where is Saint Catherine's Monastery located? ANS2 Mount Sinai in Egypt QSN3 Why have wall mosaics generally not survived in the region? ANS3 the destruction of buildings QSN4 Who is depicted in Saint Catherine's Monastery on a mosaic landscape background?  ANS4 Moses QSN5 When was the mosaic at Saint Catherine's Monastery created? ANS5 in 565/6