Asyut Governorate, Administrative region in Upper Egypt
The Asyut Governorate extends 160 kilometers along the Nile River between Al-Minya and Sawhaj governorates, with a width of 19 kilometers in the valley.
The region contains archaeological remains from the Badarian period and served as a frontier during the Second Intermediate Period between 1630 and 1540 BC.
The area maintains a substantial Coptic Christian population and features multiple rock-cut tombs, ancient quarries, and religious structures across its territory.
Agriculture dominates the local economy with cotton, grains, vegetables, and lentils production, supported by irrigation from the Al-Ibrahimiyah Canal system.
The territory experienced temperature extremes, recording the lowest rainfall amounts in Egypt while summer temperatures reach 42 degrees Celsius.
Location: Egypt
Capital city: Asyut
Elevation above the sea: 56 m
Shares border with: Minya Governorate, Red Sea Governorate, Sohag Governorate, New Valley Governorate
Website: http://assiut.gov.eg
GPS coordinates: 27.25194,31.09000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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Ibrahimiya Canal
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Great Temple of the Aten
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Speos Artemidos
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Royal Wadi and tombs
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Boundary Stelae of Akhenaten
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Pyramid of Khui
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Alexan Pasha Palace
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Meir
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Northern Palace
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Deir Abu Fana
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Hatnub
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Small Aten Temple
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Southern Tomb 25
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Mallawi Museum
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Tomb of Panehsy
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Deir el-Muallaq
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Tomb of Meryra
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Amarna Tomb 1
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Anonymous Tombs in Amarna
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Tomb of Meryra II
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Kom el-Nana
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Amarna Tomb 5
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Amarna Tomb 3
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Amarna Tomb 7
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Southern Tomb 11
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