Akhmim is the largest town on the east side of the Nile in Sohag Governorate. In 1907, the population of the city was 23,795, of whom about one third were Copts. Akhmim has several …

May 23, 2021 · As early as the protohistorical period, Akhmim was the main site for the worship of the fertility god Min, later equated with the Greek god Pan. Built in the Ptolemaic era, Min’s …

Akhmīm, town, Sawhāj muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Upper Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River, above Sawhāj on the west bank. Extensive necropolises dating from the 6th dynasty (c. 2325– …

Feb 12, 2009 · The necropolis at Akhmim has never been systematically excavated, although recent discoveries include five tombs dating to the Old Kingdom where a number of …

Akhmim The capital of the 9th Upper Egyptian nome (Eg. ipw or xnt mnw, Gr. Panopolis or Chemmis ) once lay close to this place on the eastern bank of the Nile . Although it was a …

Sep 1, 2024 · Uncover the history legacy of Akhmim, a city woven into the fabric of time. Our guide delves into millennia of rich history, from ancient civilizations to present-day wonders, in …

Akhmim, an ancient Egyptian town, is a hub of cultural experiences and festivities that reflect the town’s rich history and heritage. The town’s outdoor museum is a veritable gold mine of relics …

Ancient Egypt Akhmim is a town that is located on the east bank of the Nile opposite modern city of Sohag. It was called by various names like Ipu or Khent-min by the ancient Egyptians. To …

Historically, Akhmim was the capital of the ninth Upper Egyptian region. It was one of the most important religious centres. Akhmim was the main site for the cult of the fertility god Min. …

The satellite town of Akhmim, on Sohag’s east bank, covers the ruins of the ancient Egyptian town of Ipu, itself built over an older predynastic settlement. It was dedicated to Min, a fertility god …