El Minya. …. A historical masterpiece that illustrates the development of ancient. civilizations has produced one of the most remarkable destinations in Egypt.

The city of El Menya, now home to about 4 million Egyptians. is in many ways the geographical and historical center of Egypt, stretching along the Nile River 230 km outside of Cairo.

This city was the. capital of Egypt about 700 years ago, when Akhenaten and the beautiful Queen. Nefertiti inhabited the village of Tel El Amarana in the center of worship., known as the Markez of Malawi.

This site can be visited along. with almost a dozen other. tombs and museums. where you can still see the original. sculptures, monuments and paintings. that have survived to this day.

El Menya was an important place in the times of the Pharaohs, the Romans and the Abbasids. and offers its visitors a true orgy of discovery.

Ancient architecture. an authentic Greek agora, early Christian basilicas., remains of a temple built by Ramses II. the church of the Virgin Mary, impressive monasteries and even a palace built in the 1930s.

And like a gift that does not stop giving, a new series of tombs has been unearthed in El Menya. that are over 2,000 years old and that archeologists believe belonged. to a very large city; a possible key to unlocking the mysteries of ancient Egyptian life.

Fortunately. throughout Menya there has long been a plethora of world-class hotels and resorts that will coat your hikes., treks and excursions with soothing relaxation., allowing you to fully enjoy this tsunami of adventure and excitement.