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Faiyum (/ f aɪ ˈ j uː m / fy-YOOM; Arabic: الفيوم, romanized: el-Fayyūm, locally [elfæjˈjuːm]) [a] is a city in Middle Egypt. Located 100 kilometres (62 miles) southwest of Cairo , in the Faiyum Oasis , it is the capital of the modern Faiyum Governorate .
Jan 2, 2022 · Learn about the history, culture and attractions of Faiyum, an oasis city in the heart of Middle Egypt. Discover its ancient temples, fossils, mummy portraits and more.
- Early Habitation
- Peak Prosperity
- The Greco-Roman Period & Faiyum Portraits
- Decline of The Faiyum
Initially a lifeless basin, the Faiyum was transformed into a fertile garden by the natural silting of the Nile which diverted a significant branch of freshwater in its direction. The flow of the water carried with it the rich soil of the Nile River bed which settled in and around the newly-created lake and sprouted vegetation along its banks. The ...
In the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-c.2613 BCE) the region seems to have been largely neglected by these settlements, though it was still inhabited, but in the period of the Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BCE) the Faiyum was again a lush and wild paradise and became the preferred locale for hunting of wild animals by the Egyptian nobility. At this time...
The Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-525 BCE), which followed the New Kingdom saw an Egypt divided in rule between Tanis and Thebes, rulers from Libya and Nubia, and was punctuated at the end by the Persian Invasion. The Late Period (525-332 BCE) was an era in which the country traded hands between the Persians and Egyptians until the Persians con...
After Cleopatra's death, the country was annexed by Rome under Augustus Caesar (27 BCE-14 CE). By this time, after the years of neglect during the later Ptolemaic Dynasty, the Faiyum had deteriorated to the point where the canals and drainage pipes were blocked and unusable. Augustus ordered extensive repairs to the area on every level and brought ...
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The Faiyum Oasis (Arabic: واحة الفيوم Waḥet El Fayyum) is a depression or basin in the desert immediately west of the Nile river, 62 miles south of Cairo, Egypt. The extent of the basin area is estimated at between 1,270 km 2 (490 mi 2) and 1,700 km 2 (656 mi 2).
Feb 3, 2021 · Discover the beauty and history of Faiyum, a city southwest of Cairo, with this guide to 10 amazing places to see. From fossil valleys and waterfalls to temples and pyramids, Faiyum offers a variety of experiences for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts.
May 20, 2020 · This desert oasis with a magical lake, cascading waterfalls, and a valley of ancient whales is one of Egypt’s hidden treasures.
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Located one hour drive south of Cairo , El Fayoum considers to be one of the most peaceful locations in Egypt , a green oasis located in the western desert , a famous Bird watching site and well known by its breathtaking whales fossils ( Wadi Hetan ) .
