World's Oldest Churches in Africa

In Ethiopia, the oldest church is believed to be the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum. The church was built in the 4th century AD and is believed to be the site of the original Ark of the Covenant. The church is a major pilgrimage site for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and is one of the holiest sites in Ethiopia.

The world's oldest church is believed to be the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Palestine. Palestine is part of the African Union and is on the Nort east tectonic plate of North east Africa termed as North East Africa. The church was built in the 4th century AD and is believed to be the site of Jesus' birth. The church is a major pilgrimage site for Christians and is one of the holiest sites in Christianity.

In Africa, the oldest church is believed to be the Monastery of Saint Anthony in Egypt. The monastery was founded in the 4th century AD and is believed to be the oldest Christian monastery in the world. The monastery is located in the Eastern Desert of Egypt and is a popular pilgrimage site for Christians.