Minya and surroundings, Egypt

The "Bridge to Upper Egypt" is the name of Minya because of its strategic location in Central Egypt. The name of the city comes from the ancient Egyptian Men-at Kufu. Minya offers a relaxed atmosphere, exuding from a pleasant location around the Nile River, dotted with jewelry with wonderful architecture.
Minya's heart beats around Tahrir Square. Old colonial houses by Italian architects erected for local cotton tycoons in the early twentieth century perched around it. Despite being neglected, the buildings continue to radiate a special charm. The sidewalks are filled with tables and chairs in front of numerous cafes. Near the river, not far from Krayrechna Street, there is a lively street market of Minya.
It is true that Minya has nothing to impress a tourist, but the same cannot be said for the surroundings of the city, filled with various sights. About 5 km south of the city there is a vast cemetery, called by the locals Zaviyet am-Maiitin, or the Place of the Dead. It is one of the largest in the world and is home to thousands of mausoleums. Ring domes mark the tombs of Muslims and crosses mark Christians. 
About 15 km south is the location of the rock tombs of Beni Hasan, dug into the stone on the east bank of the Nile. They are named after an Arab tribe that once inhabited the region and date from the time of the pharaohs, or more precisely from the period of the Middle Kingdom.
A total of 339 burial chambers belong to various nobles and district governors, but unfortunately today only 4 of them can be examined. The earliest of the four is Bucket's tomb, famous for its images of fighters in about 200 battle positions. 
Right next to it to the south is the tomb of Katie, son of Bucket, where you can see the painted various activities and entertainment from life at that time. The most impressive of the quartet is the tomb of Khnumhotep, who lived around 1880 BC. The most beautiful of all the paintings here are the images on the back wall - with hunting, fishing and throwing bird traps, with many animals such as hippos, crocodiles and big cats.
Speos Artemidos is another pearl in Minya's crown. It is a temple carved into the rocks, built by the woman Pharaoh Hatshepsut. The temple is characterized by its columns, the upper part of which is crowned by the carved head of the goddess Hathor.