Criterion (iv): Abu Mena is an outstanding example of one of the first early Christian monastic Centre developed in the Near East. IntegrityAll the elements necessary to express the Outstanding Universal Value including the remains of Abu Mena archaeological structures with its composite plan are present within the property and the property therefore meets the conditions of integrity. Protection and management requirementsThe framework of regulations and the Antiquities protection law in Egypt ensure appropriate, qualified, and effective legal protection. Abu Mena World Heritage Site has been registered within the category of Islamic and Coptic antiquities since 1956, thus applying the Antiquities Protection Law No. Abu Mena comes within the control and management of the Islamic and Coptic and Jewish Antiquities Sector of the SCA.