Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Saft el-Hinna, located in Egypt's Nile Delta, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance. Known in ancient times as Per-Sopdu, it was a major cult center dedicated to Sopdu, the god of Egypt's eastern borders. The site served as the capital of the 20th nome of Lower Egypt during the Late Period and was a key location in the Third Intermediate Period as one of the Meshwesh chiefdoms. Archaeological evidence includes the remains of temples from the reign of Nectanebo I, signifying its religious importance. Necropolises have also been discovered, highlighting its role as a burial center. Despite modern encroachment, the site has provided insights into the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, reflecting its continuous occupation and significance in antiquity.
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