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The name Asyut is derived from early Egyptian zꜣwtj, meaning 'Guardian' of the northern approach of Upper Egypt.
Assiut
Egypt
Asyut is a city in Egypt. Located in Upper Egypt, it is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E.
From the “Name and etymology” section
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Ancient Asyut was the capital of the Thirteenth Nome of Upper Egypt around 3100 BC.
Assiut
Egypt
Asyut is a city in Egypt. Located in Upper Egypt, it is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E.
From the “History” section
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Asyut is one of the only cities in the world that still makes silver appliqué-work shawls.
Assiut
Egypt
Asyut is a city in Egypt. Located in Upper Egypt, it is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E.
From the “Modern Asyut” section
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Asyut is classified as the driest city in Egypt.
Assiut
Egypt
Asyut is a city in Egypt. Located in Upper Egypt, it is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E.
From the “Geography” section
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The Alexan Pasha Palace, constructed in 1910, was a riverside residence of a local aristocratic family.
Assiut
Egypt
Asyut is a city in Egypt. Located in Upper Egypt, it is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E.
From the “Culture” section
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