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Akhmim is one of the cities of Egypt. This city is located in the Upper Egyptian Sohag Governorate.
Grekks called this city by many names like Panpolis, Chemmis and Khemmis. The city is located on the banks of river Nile. Akhmim is situated on the eastern bank of the river Nile. This city is located 4 miles northeast of Sohag.
In ancient times the name of this city was Khent-min, Apu or Ipu. Greek historian Herodotus mentioned this city in his writings. He has mentioned a temple in this city dedicated to Perseus. In the Christian era this place was known Shmin or Khmin. Numerous monasteries were present in many parts of the city. Many myths are also associated with the history of this city in Egypt. This city was the home to some of the great magicians of the country. A mythological serpent is belived have been resident in this city. This supernatural being was considered as a demon by the Christian and an angel by the Muslims.
Modern Akhmim is a big town located on the eastern banksof the river Nile. The city is one of the largest in Egypt. In the year 1907 this Egyptian city has a total population of 23,795 people. At least 1/3 people of Akhmim were copts or Egyptian Christian.
Christian and Islamic architecture can be found located side by side in this city of Egypt. Mosque and 2 Coptic churches can be found in this city. A weekly market sits in the modern city of Akhmim. Famous for manufacturing, the cotton products are very popular throughout the country. Checked shawls fringed with silks is one of the productions unique to the city. You can take back rthese as souvenirs of your visit to Akhmim.
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The city is enclosed within a wall, outside the city wall you can see remnants of 2 temples. These are part of the archaeological attractions of the country. On the other side of the Akhmim, on the western part of the river Nile there is a railway station. You can visit cities like Aswan and Cairo by rail from this station.
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