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El Hiba
28.7736° N, 30.9228° E
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El Hiba, also known as Tayu-djayet in antiquity, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance located in the Bani Suwayf governorate of modern Egypt. It was a key frontier town during the late 20th to the 22nd Dynasties, serving as a boundary between the territories of the High Priests of Amun in Thebes and the royal seat in Tanis. The site features massive enclosure walls, with bricks stamped by High Priests Pinedjem I and Menkheperre, indicating its strategic and defensive significance. Additionally, King Shoshenq I constructed a temple dedicated to Amun-Great-of-Roarings, which was further adorned by his son, Osorkon I. Despite its archaeological richness, El Hiba has faced threats from looting, particularly following the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, which has compromised its preservation.
Historical Timeline
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Late 20th Dynasty Frontier Town
1080 BCE
Pinedjem I and Menkheperre Enclosure Wall
1069 BCE
Shoshenq I Temple Construction
945 BCE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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