Gerga is one of the cities of
Sohag Governorate
in Upper Egypt . The actual name of the town is derived from Saint George but in ancient times the site was known as 'Tjeny' , where scholars believe it is the mythological city of
Thinis
from where Menes led the unification of the country . In addition to the monumental places in that city , it is highly admired for its magnificent natural beauty of its greenery . The main economic resources for the city are small industries such as sugar and some handcrafts such as potter making . There are some monuments dating back to the
Old Kingdom
in Gerga including Beit Qalaf Necropolis of Mastabet Beit Khalaf which is a mud-brick tomb tracing back to the 3rd c . Due to the great importance of the city during the Coptic era , it encloses the oldest Roman Coptic Monastery in Egypt .
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