South of Fayoum to Assiut is a 200 miles stretch of the Nile through rural Egypt, which at various periods played a central role in the country’s history . Hundreds of monasterie and Churches were built here in the early Christian era , some of which have survived to the present . Around Minia , one of the largest Middle Egypt’s cities,are various ancient Egyptian ruins and monuments:Beni Hassan , Tell El Amarna , Aschmouneun Tuna El Gabal and many others.

• EL MENIA

The metropolice of  Menia Governorate is El menia , onn the west bank of the Nile , about 247 kms. South of Cairo . you can get to El Meniabyair - conditioned trains, in approximately 3 ½ You can go also go by taxies , tourist buses or private cars .

• Minia's Monuments:

The Governorate of Assyut is about 373 km. South of Cairo. On both   banks of the Nile, tombs of ancient local governors (Nome-Rulers) are spread. The walls of these are decorated with magnificent drawings and paintings as well as important historical text.

• Assyut's Monuments: