Meir

The necropolis stretches along a hillside containing seventy-five decorated tombs arranged in a north-to-south alignment near the Nile river.

Excavations conducted by Aylward Blackman from 1912 to 1950 resulted in six published volumes detailing the findings from the Middle Kingdom tombs.

The tombs feature detailed reliefs depicting Egyptian ceremonies, daily activities, and religious practices connected to the goddess Hathor.

The archaeological site lies thirty miles north of Asyut city, with the modern village of Meir located 5 kilometers northeast of the excavation area.

A separate cemetery below the main hillside contains burials of ordinary citizens, providing insights into social stratification during ancient Egyptian periods.

Location: Asyut Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

GPS coordinates: 27.40972,30.71167

Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:26