Faiyum
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Faiyum is an ancient city located in an oasis southwest of Cairo that serves as the capital of the modern Faiyum Governorate. It is considered one of Egypt's oldest cities because of its advantageous geographical position in the region.
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Place details
- Locality
- قسم ثالث
- Region
- الفيوم
- Country
- مصر
- Population
- 519,047
- Timezone
Article
13 sectionsContents
- Name and etymology
- Ancient history
- Faiyum mummy portraits
- ''The Zenon Papyri''
- Modern city
- Main sights
- Climate
- Notable people
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Faiyum ( ; , ) is a city in Middle Egypt. Located southwest of Cairo, in the Faiyum Oasis, it is the capital of the modern Faiyum Governorate. It is one of Egypt's oldest cities due to its strategic location.
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