Tombs of Mir 35 km south of Malawy near Al-Quseia are the Tombs of Mir, dating from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Built for the governors of Quseia, the tombs were very well decorated, until the Copts came and used them as cells, damaging almost all of the paintings. To get to the tombs, you can take a microbus, or service taxi from Malawy or from Asyut. It has acquired its name from the Old Testament where it was referred to by that name. There is the church of Mari Girgis just behind the monastery which was built in 1880 and contains some beautiful wall paintings.
Admission is free, as the monastery is still operative with over a hundred monks living there.