Fun fact 1 about Assiut
city
The name Asyut is derived from early Egyptian zꜣwtj, meaning 'Guardian' of the northern approach of Upper Egypt.
Assiut
Egypt
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Assiut
Egypt
Country
Egypt
Population
420.6K
Coordinates
27.18, 31.19
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.
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