Bawit
Bawit is an archaeological site located 80 kilometres north of Asyut, near the village of Dashlout, in Egypt. It covers an area of 40 hectares, and houses a cemetery and the ruins of the Hermopolite monastery of Apa Apollo founded by Apollo in the late fourth century.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.- Type: Locality with 9,520 residents
- Description: village in Asyut Governorate, Egypt
- Also known as: “Bāwīţ” and “باويط، أسيوط”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dairut.
Bawit
- Categories: village, monastery, archaeological site, and village in Egypt
- Location: Asyut Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
27.55132° or 27° 33′ 5″ north
Longitude
30.71861° or 30° 43′ 7″ east
Population
9,520
Elevation
55 metres (180 feet)
Open location code
7GVGHP29+GC
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From Arabic to Turkish—“Bawit” goes by many names.
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Places to explore: Nazlat Bāwīţ and Nazlat Sāw.
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Highlights: Kawm Bāwīţ and Raqabat ad Dashlūţī.
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