Sais, Egypt

Sais, located on the Canopic branch of the Nile in the Western Nile Delta, was a significant city in ancient Egypt. It has origins stretching back to the Neolithic period, around 5000 BCE, where it started as a fishing camp and evolved into an agricultural settlement. The city became prominent as the seat of power during the Twenty-fourth and Saite Twenty-sixth Dynasties, highlighting its political and religious significance. The patron goddess of Sais was Neith, whose worship dates back to the First Dynasty around 3100 BCE. Despite extensive destruction over time, remnants like temple relief blocks and accounts by historians like Herodotus and Plato highlight its historical and cultural importance. Sais also housed a notable medical school, emphasizing its role in education and health in ancient Egypt.