Zagazig
Sign in to saveZagazig (, ) is a city in Egypt. Situated in the eastern part of the Nile delta, it is the capital of the governorate of Sharqia. It is located on the Muweis Canal and is a hub of the corn and cotton trade. The city contains the Museum of Tal Basta Antiquities, including archaeological exhibits.
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Zagazig is a city in eastern Egypt's Nile delta region that serves as the capital of Sharqia governorate and functions as a major trading hub for corn and cotton. The city is home to the Museum of Tal Basta Antiquities, which houses archaeological exhibits from the area.
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- الزقازيق
- Region
- الشرقية
- Country
- مصر
- Population
- 430,445
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Zagazig (, ) is a city in Egypt. Situated in the eastern part of the Nile delta, it is the capital of the governorate of Sharqia. It is located on the Muweis Canal and is a hub of the corn and cotton trade. The city contains the Museum of Tal Basta Antiquities, including archaeological exhibits.
The city is home to Zagazig University, founded in 1974, one of the largest universities in Egypt, with colleges in different fields of science and arts. The Archaeological Museum of the University of Zagazig exhibits significant finds from the nearby sites, Bubastis (Tell Basta) and Kufur Nigm. The most notable streets in Zagazig are Farouk Street, Government Street, Abu Hamad and El Kawmia Street.