Beni Suef: Hidden Gems & Golden Discoveries
Beni Suef is mainly decorated with great fertile fields growing Egypt's white gold, cotton. Surrounding the beautiful fields are golden discoveries of historical and archaeological sites, including the lost Greek city of Acropolis. Beni Suef is a land of hidden gems that continue to amaze those who visit it.
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Meidum Pyramid
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A truly unique pyramid, one that started off as a step pyramid but was then converted into a true pyramid, presenting a real-time transition between the Early Dynastic period to the Old Kingdom of Egypt. Many Egyptologists consider this pyramid's structure to be the "first'' and original pyramid structure. The transition has left many mysteries, including why and how the pyramid was built and who it truly belonged to considering it's been claimed by two different Pharaohs.
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This secret cave is one of the oldest caves in the world, formed about 60 million years ago. The unique chemical reactions of underground water mixed with limestone produced Alabaster marble, which has been used to create the beautiful and elegant containers and statues across Ancient Egypt and Rome. There is a sense of entering an otherworldly place. The beauty of the cave is in marked contrast to the desert surrounding it. Once you get deep inside, they are cut off from the outside world, providing a unique sense of quiet and serenity.
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This is considered to be the first monastery in the history of the world! Built by Anthony the Great after his parents died and he gave away all his wealth, he hiked far away up to the hills to isolate himself for 20 years to communicate with God. He took up an Ancient Egyptian temple built by Pharaohs and converted it into this monastery. It has been a site of significant importance to Coptic Christians, with millions of pilgrims visiting the site each year and has produced 12 of the 118 popes of Alexandria.
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The museum houses many artifacts related to the history of the region, an important agriculture center in Egypt. One can find many archeological monuments in the museum that were excavated from nearby sites such as the ancient city of Heracleopolis. The city also has a deep religious history, which is reflected in the museum through the many Coptic and Islamic artifacts that can be found there.
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Dating back to the 3rd century when Egyptian Christians were suffering from persecution under the Romans, many monks fled to the western desert to find shelter and thus created the monastery. Despite being abandoned and rediscovered many times through its history, the monastery still stands today and is under use despite all challenges. Many people visit to find peace or inspiration through the monks that live there.
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The Minaret dates to the time of the first Islamic caliphate in Egypt, The Fatimid caliphate. Known for their intricate and beautiful architecture, the minaret is incredibly designed and is the only remaining trace of the lost Great Mosque of Delas. The Minaret is designed in a geometric way to resemble a radiant sun shining over the people of the city.
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