Asyut is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same … See more

The name of the city is derived from early Egyptian Zawty (Z3JW.TJ) (late Egyptian, Səyáwt) adopted into the Coptic as Syowt ⲥⲓⲟⲟⲩⲧ [sɪˈjowt], which means "Guardian" of the northern approach of Upper Egypt. In Graeco-Ro… See more

Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot desert (BWh). It is the driest city of Egypt. Luxor, Minya, Qena and Asyut have the widest difference of temperatures between days and nights … See more

The Alexan Pasha Palace was constructed in 1910 as a riverside residence of a local aristocratic family. It remained in possession of the family until 1995 when it was sold to the state. There are plans to restore the … See more

• Plotinus, Neoplatonic philosopher 204 or 205 – 270 CE
• Coluthus, 5th century Greek poet
• Pope Shenouda III, Pope and Patriarch of the Egyptian Orthodox Church in Egypt and All Middle East… See more