The notebook of Minya and the necropolises of Middle Egypt
Build your trip neighborhood by neighborhood.
Minya connects painted tombs, remains of ancient cities and Christian heritage of Middle Egypt. The sites are distributed on both shores and require separate routes, permits and visiting conditions.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Winter · Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Heritage · River
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Minya and the necropolises of Middle Egypt
Minya connects painted tombs, remains of ancient cities and Christian heritage of Middle Egypt. The sites are distributed on both shores and require separate routes, permits and visiting conditions.
Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Beni Hasan tombs
- Tuna el-Gebel necropolis
- Hermopolis — El-Ashmunein
- Monastery of the Virgin Mary at Gebel el-Teir
Before you choose
- Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Ancient necropolis
Beni Hasan tombs
Beni Hassan preserves graves dug in the cliff, known for their paintings. The open rooms and photography depend on the conservation rules.
Archaeological site
Tuna el-Gebel necropolis
Tuna el-Gebel presents funeral spaces and remains linked to the ancient Hermopolis. Galleries, graves and excavation areas have separate accesses.
Archaeological site
Hermopolis — El-Ashmunein
El-Ashmunein preserves traces of ancient Hermopolis and fragmentary monuments. Observe the ruins from permitted areas without climbing on blocks.
Monastery
Monastery of the Virgin Mary at Gebel el-Teir
Gebel el-Teir occupies a relief overlooking the Nile and a Christian pilgrimage site. Respect the religious services, the reserved spaces and the conditions of access to the height.
Practical tips
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