Banī Rūḩ

Banī Rūḩ is a locality in , . Banī Rūḩ is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Monastery of Saint Fana.

Church
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The is a Coptic Orthodox monastery. It is named after Saint Fana, also known as Bane, Coptic Christian hermit. The monastery is sometimes called the Monastery of Abu Fanah and is also known as the Monastery of the Cross, due to the presence of many beautifully decorated crosses inside its church. is situated 3½ km west of Banī Rūḩ.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tuna el-Gebel and El-Ashmunein.

Village
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was the necropolis of . It is the largest known Greco-Roman necropolis in , dating from the New Kingdom to the Roman Period, and seeing heavy use in the Ptolemaic Period. is located in Al Minya Governorate in . is situated 7 km south of Banī Rūḩ.

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Hermopolis was a major city in antiquity, located near the boundary between and . Its Egyptian name Khemenu derives from the eight deities said to reside in the city.

Banī Rūḩ

Latitude
27.83333° or 27° 50′ north
Longitude
30.73333° or 30° 44′ east
Elevation
44 metres (144 feet)
Open location code
7GVGRPMM+88
Geo­Names ID
359191
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Banī Khālid and Ibshādah.

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