Nag Hammadi

Nag Hammadi stretches along the western bank of the Nile River, positioned 80 kilometers northwest of Luxor at an elevation of 78 meters.

The city emerged in the 19th century through the efforts of Mahmoud Pasha Hammadi, replacing the previous settlements of Ansan and al-Luaqi villages.

Prince Youssef Kamal's palace stands as an architectural testament to the regional nobility, offering views across the flowing waters of the Nile.

The Cairo-Aswan railway connects to Nag Hammadi through a swing bridge, facilitating transportation between the eastern and western banks of the Nile.

The discovery of thirteen leather-bound papyrus codices in 1945 near Nag Hammadi revealed early Christian and Gnostic texts from the 3rd century.

Location: Qena Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 78 m

GPS coordinates: 26.05000,32.25000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04