Akhmim is a large town in the east side of the Nile , in
Sohag
Governorate , in Upper
Egypt
. It was the capital of the ninth Nome of Upper Egypt and its ancient name was Khent-min . Min , the fertility god , was the lord of Khent-min where he had a sanctuary . In 1981 , the ruins of a Greco- Roman temple with colossal statues of
Ramses II
and Meritamen were discovered . In the Christian Coptic Era , many monasteries were contained within the city's walls . When the city was excavated , many Christian manuscripts were therefore found .
Unfortunately , Akhmim has extensive ancient cemeteries that are not completely explored .
Nowadays , Akhmim is regarded as the most densely populated cities in Egypt and the majority of its inhabitants are Christians . It is famous for its textile industries and handmade products that is usually displayed in Akhmim weekly market . It is linked with
Cairo
and
Aswan
governorates with railroads to facilitate visiting the monumental places in that area .
)
