Minya is a city in Middle Egypt. Usually overlooked by tourists, this city has a long history and some interesting heritage to explore. It is home to over 250.000 people and lies about 245 km south of Cairo. Its strategic location in central Egypt has gained it the nickname Bride of Upper Egypt. It's a centre of Christianity in the country, as half of the town's inhabitants are reported to be Coptic Christians.

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• Beni Hasan. It takes some effort to climb up the stairs, but the well maintained Middle Kingdom tombs here are among the best kept examples of their kind in the wide region. (updated Oct 2015)