Minya Governorate, Governorate in Egypt
Minya Governorate is known for its rich agricultural land and the Nile River flowing through it.
The region holds El-Amarna, the capital city during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Minya has been a cultural hub since ancient times, with numerous archaeological sites.
It's approximately 245 km south of Cairo and accessible via the Upper Egypt highway.
Beni Hassan is home to well-preserved Middle Kingdom tombs with vibrant wall paintings.
Location: Egypt
Capital city: Minya
Population: 5497095
Elevation above the sea: 130 m
Website: minia.gov.eg
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Minya Governorate is known for its rich agricultural land and the Nile River flowing through it.
Amarna is an extensive Egyptian archaeological site that represents the remains of the capital city newly established and built by the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Oxyrhynchus is an archaeological site located in Egypt, known for its papyrus texts.
The Bahariya Oasis is a large depression and oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt.
The Royal Tomb of Akhenaten is a significant burial place located in Amarna, on the east bank of the Nile River.
The Bahariya Formation consists of sedimentary rock that spans around 94 million years old.
The Great Temple of the Aten was a large religious complex.
The Valley of the Golden Mummies is a vast burial site at Bahariya Oasis.
The Speos Artemidos consists of rock-cut temples located in Minya Governorate, Egypt.
The Royal Wadi and tombs consist of a secluded desert ravine located at Amarna, Egypt.
The Boundary Stelae of Akhenaten demarcate the boundaries around the city of Akhetaten.
