History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate
History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate
Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, located in the far north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by the diversity of natural life and environments, and is one of the Egyptian cities that can be visited after the end of the first semester exams at universities and schools, as it features many diverse tourist and recreational places at symbolic prices within everyone's reach.
It is one of the Egyptian cities located in the Nile Delta, it was formerly called Dungyon, the area of the city is approximately 3748.12 square kilometres, and its population is about 147,393 people, The name Kafr El-Sheikh is due to Sheikh Talha El-Maghraby who lived in the area and died in it.
Kafr El Sheikh is home to many archaeological sites and hills, as it was an important religious and political centre in the pre-dynastic era in the Egyptian Delta. Ancient Egyptian documents indicate that Putu was the capital of Lower Egypt and the seat of the rulers of the north before the unification of Egypt by King Narmer
Putu was associated with the crown of the Red North, the legitimacy of rule and the rituals of royal coronation, and the goddess ‘Wajit’ continued to adorn the forehead of the kings of Egypt, giving them legitimacy and protection, and the city's association with two great idols such as Hor and Wajit had a great impact in enhancing its status and importance through the ages, despite the relocation of Egyptian capitals.
The most prominent archaeological and recreational attractions in Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, which can be visited and enjoyed during the holiday period at nominal prices.
What is the Kafr El Sheikh governorate famous for?
Baltim Aquarium: it houses a number of rare aquatic organisms and displays creatures from the Mediterranean and Red Sea, ornamental fish, as well as many types of mummified fish, in addition to the skeleton of a whale that was found on the beaches of Baltim Resort, and a crocodile that was found on an agricultural road near the Nile River between the cities of Disouq and Fouh.
Pharaohs Hill ‘Putu’: located near the city of Disouq, the hill has a small museum with multiple statues, and is visited by hundreds of reenactors, and excavations are ongoing.
King Fouad Palace and its annexes: this palace was where the king used to live when he and his family came to Kafr El-Sheikh. It is designed in the European style (Italian-French), consists of two floors and is considered an urban masterpiece, and was recently issued a decision to turn it into a monument and consider it as a tourist attraction.
Burullus Lighthouse: one of the oldest lighthouses in Egypt, it is the only surviving one of a group of lighthouses built by Khedive Abbas during the 19th century, and its name is associated with Farid Al-Atrash because it was where the songs of the film Tunes of Immortality were filmed.
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