Abu Hammad is one of the administrative centers of
El Sharqiya
Governorate . It is called after the name of Sheikh Amhed Abu Hammad who accompanied the Islamic Troops who came to spread
Islam
in
Egypt
and stayed in it till his death . On the land of ABu Hammad stand some remains of necropolises dating back to the Greco-Roman period .
Abu Hammad center covers about 218km² and comprises of a number of small towns and villages . It is bordered from the south with Belbys Center and from the east with El Hessaneya . The major economic resources for the city are food industries , dairy products , clothing , petrochemical industries and agriculture . The city is famous for raising Arab horses and Fish farming as well .
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