Archaeological sites in Minya Governorate

Ancient Egyptian Sites

Located in Middle Egypt's Minya Governorate, these archaeological sites span the Middle Kingdom through the Roman era. The rock-cut tombs of Beni Hasan are renowned for their intricate wall paintings depicting wrestling and daily life. The remains of Amarna, Pharaoh Akhenaten’s short-lived capital, offer insight into the Amarna Period’s unique religious shift, featuring the Great Temple of the Aten and well-preserved private tombs like that of Panehsy. The list also includes Antinoöpolis, a city established by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, highlighting the region's long-standing strategic and cultural importance.