Oxyrhynchus

The extensive archaeological complex stands along the Bahr-Yusef canal, a navigable branch of the Nile River, covering several square kilometers of ancient structures.

Identified during Napoleon's expedition in 1799, the site reveals continuous occupation from Pharaonic times through Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods.

The city's name derives from the sacred oxirrinco fish, which according to Egyptian mythology consumed one of Osiris's body parts after Seth scattered them.

Located 160 kilometers southwest of Cairo, the archaeological site contains multiple excavation areas featuring temples, tombs, and administrative buildings from different periods.

Archaeologists discovered 50,000 mummified sacred fish and numerous papyrus documents, making it one of the largest collections of ancient texts in Egypt.

Location: Egypt

GPS coordinates: 28.53611,30.65556

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48