Minya Governorate

Known as the bride of Upper Egypt: the city of Akhenaten at Tell el-Amarna, the rock tombs of Beni Hasan, Tuna el-Gebel and the Holy Family monastery at Gabal al-Tayr.

Known for

• Tell el-Amarna, Akhenaten's capital
• The painted rock tombs of Beni Hasan
• Tuna el-Gebel and Hermopolis (Ashmunein)
• The Monastery of the Virgin at Gabal al-Tayr on the Holy Family route
• Its nickname: the bride of Upper Egypt

Things to do in Minya Governorate

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All 4 Pharaonic Sites & Museums 3 Religious Tourism 1

Tell el-Amarna, the city of Akhenaten · تل العمارنة، مدينة إخناتون≈ $5.85 / person Monastery of the Virgin at Gabal al-Tayr · دير العذراء بجبل الطيرFree Rock tombs of Beni Hasan · مقابر بني حسن≈ $4.88 / person Tuna el-Gebel and Hermopolis · تونا الجبل والأشمونين≈ $5.85 / person

Services in Minya Governorate

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AC gas refill and serviceFrom ≈ $10.73 Solar water heater check-upFrom ≈ $9.75 Home wiring check and breaker panelFrom ≈ $8.78

Homes in Minya Governorate

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Furnished 2-bedroom apartment for rent in Minya≈ $107.22 / month 3-bedroom apartment for sale in Minya≈ $44,836

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• 01Jun Feast of the Virgin at Gabal al-Tayr · مولد العذراء بجبل الطيرSamalut, Egypt · سمالوط

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