Beni Hasan - Wikipedia
Beni Hasan is an ancient Egyptian cemetery and temple complex in Middle Egypt. It contains 39 rock-cut tombs of provincial governors and their families, dating to the 21st to 17th centuries BCE, with scenes of daily life and warfare.
Beni Hasan | Egypt, Map, & Location | Britannica
Beni Hasan, Egyptian archaeological site from the Middle Kingdom (1938–c. 1630 bce), lying on the eastern bank of the Nile roughly 155 miles (245 km) south of Cairo. The site is noted for its rock-cut tombs of 11th- and 12th-dynasty officials of …
Beni Hasan - Discover Egypt's Monuments - Ministry of Tourism …
The Beni Hasan cemetery is located in one of the most fertile regions of Egypt. This site includes some of the most impressive tombs of the Middle Kingdom. Its rich and well-preserved tombs attest the economic prosperity that it enjoyed.
Patriarchal Era: Beni Hasan Asiatics & Biblical Patriarchs
Jan 1, 2021 · The Beni Hasan cemetery of thirty-nine monumental tombs represents the final resting place for a couple of centuries of Middle Kingdom Egyptian provincial officials. Tomb Three is the final resting place of Khnum-Hotep III (III is a modern designation, with two other Khnum-Hoteps known at the site).
Rock-Cut Tombs Of Beni Hasan With Spells, Prayers To Osiris …
Feb 3, 2017 · Beni Hasan is an ancient cemetery with 39 tombs carved into the limestone hillside for nobles and governors of the 11th and 12th dynasties. The tombs have colorful wall paintings, wooden models, and spells to guide the deceased to the afterlife.
The tomb of Amenemhat - Discover Egypt's Monuments
The tomb of Amenemhat has some of the finest decorations of all the tombs at Beni Hasan. This includes scenes depicting activities of daily life such as agriculture, fishing, and fowling, and the practicing of various crafts and professions including …
Exploring the Rock-Cut Tombs of Beni Hasan | Top Ten Egypt
Feb 14, 2024 · The Beni Hasan tombs offer visitors a chance to explore an often-overlooked aspect of ancient Egyptian history. Unlike the more famous sites like Luxor and Karnak, these tombs are less crowded and provide a more intimate experience for visitors.
Virtual Tour to Beni Hassan Tombs - Egyptology Travel
Explore the rock-cut tombs of provincial rulers from Dynasties VI to XII at Beni Hassan, a village south of el-Minya. See the colorful wall paintings of daily life, hunting, warfare and funeral rites in these early Middle Kingdom monuments.
About Beni Hasan - The Fitzwilliam Museum Egyptian Coffins …
Beni Hasan was a burial site for high officials in Middle Egypt from c. 2010 to 1650 BC. Learn about its rock-cut tombs, shaft tombs, and the coffins excavated by John Garstang and acquired by the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
Beni Hassan - Travel2Egypt
Mar 18, 2020 · In the heart of Egypt, south of el-Minya, lies Beni Hassan, a quaint village shadowed by the high limestone cliffs of the Nile’s east bank. This historic site, dating from the 11th and 12th Dynasties, with a few remnants from the 6th Dynasty , …