Faiyum Governorate, Governorate in Egypt
Faiyum Governorate features a rich tapestry of natural wonders, including the famous Lake Qarun.
Once home to the ancient city of Crocodilopolis, Faiyum Governorate has a storied past dating back to antiquity.
Faiyum is known for its vibrant pottery and textile industries, reflecting Egypt's deep-rooted artistic heritage.
Visitors can access Faiyum via multiple transportation means, including road and rail from Cairo.
The region's desert areas are being transformed through reclamation projects that make them arable.
Location: Egypt
Capital city: Faiyum
Population: 3596954
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Website: fayoum.gov.eg
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Faiyum Governorate features a rich tapestry of natural wonders, including the famous Lake Qarun.
Wadi al-Hitan, also known as Whale Valley, is a paleontological site in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt.
Wadi El Rayan is a unique nature reserve located in the Faiyum Governorate, Egypt.
The Faiyum Oasis is a depression or basin in the desert of Egypt, west of the Nile River.
Hawara is an archaeological site located near the Fayum oasis.
El-Lahun is an archaeological site and necropolis located in the Faiyum Governorate.
The Pyramid of Hawara exhibits a remarkable level of engineering prowess.
The Pyramid of Senusret II is notable for its distinctive limestone structure.
The Abgig obelisk is one of the oldest surviving examples of monumental architecture from ancient Egypt.
Medinet Madi is an ancient city with well-preserved ruins.
The Labyrinth of Egypt is a vast ancient complex of underground chambers and passageways.
