Cynopolis
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Cynopolis ( for "city of the dog") was the Hellenistic toponym for two cities in ancient Egypt. Both Cynopolis superior and Cynopolis inferior were bishoprics in Christian times.
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- Cynopolis
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- Town
- Settlement.etymology
- "City of the dog"
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- 20603
- Elevation
- 40
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Cynopolis ( for "city of the dog") was the Hellenistic toponym for two cities in ancient Egypt. Both Cynopolis superior and Cynopolis inferior were bishoprics in Christian times.
== Cynopolis superior ==
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