Saft el-Hinna

Located 7 kilometers southeast of Zagazig in the Nile Delta, Saft el-Hinna contains remains of ancient structures and artifacts from multiple Egyptian periods.

The settlement functioned as Per-Sopdu, capital of the 20th nome of Lower Egypt, becoming one of four Meshwesh chiefdoms during the Third Intermediate Period.

Swiss Egyptologist Édouard Naville discovered several monuments from Pharaoh Nectanebo I's 30th Dynasty, including temple walls and religious artifacts in December 1884.

Visitors can reach the archaeological site through organized tours departing from Zagazig, with specialized guides explaining the historical findings and excavation areas.

The sacred area divides into two sections named Hut-nebes and Iat-nebes, connected by a dromos pathway dating from ancient Egyptian times.

Location: Sharqia Governorate

GPS coordinates: 30.55278,31.60833

Latest update: May 28, 2025 05:03