Beni Suef Map, Egypt

Beni Suef Travel Guide

15 km west of Beni Suef, on the right bank of the Bahr Yusuf, the site of the ancient Heracleopolis Magna, the capital of the 20th nome of Upper Egypt, known as Hatnennesut, lies in desolation. Nothing remains of the city’s great temples. Four columns, probably belonged to a Byzantine church, stand up in the middle of a deserted area. On the other side of the Bahr Yusuf, the remains of the ancient necropolis lie... read more

Beni Suef Sightseeing

People of all age groups come to these places in huge numbers throughout the year. Another famous tourist attraction in the land of Beni Suef is the village of El Hiba located on the east bank of the Nile - the remains of the Greek city of Acronopolis. The well-preserved town walls feature some of the best historical details. The mountains and the valleys that surround the city offer some of the most breathtaking... read more

Beni Suef History

In 1854, the directorate of Beni Suef was divided into the middle region of two sections and lower was only named as directorate of Beni Suef and from that time onwards, it keeps being called Beni Suef. read more