| Esch Sheikh Saʿīd · الشيخ سعيد | ||
| Governorate | Minyā | |
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Sheikh Sa'id (Arabic:الشيخ سعيد, al-Sheikh Saʿīd) is a village in Middle Egypt east of the Nile south of Deir el-Barschā. It is located on the northern edge of the archaeological site of Tell el-āAmārna.
background
getting there
The village and its surroundings can be reached by car or taxi Tell el-āAmārna to reach. But it is not directly accessible, so the last few meters have to be covered on foot.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The rock tombs of this necropolis can Not can be visited.
Pharaonic monuments
- Rock burial necropolis of the Old Kingdom on the north side of the rock cut.
- Border post X of Tell el-āAmārna.
Coptic monuments
- In grave 2 of the rock tomb necropolis, in that of Werirni (Urarna), a complex with two chambers was converted into a one-room complex in Christian times, with an apse and Christian wall paintings. One of the representations is that of St. George.
activities
shop
kitchen
accommodation
Accommodation options exist in el-Minyā.
trips
Sheikh Saʿīd's visit can be compared to that of Deir el-Barschā and Tell el-āAmārna connect.
literature
The rock burial necropolis is described in the scientific literature: : The rock tombs of Sheikh Said. London: Egypt Exploration Fund, 1901, Memoir / Archaeological Survey of Egypt; 10.
