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Samannud

سمنود

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city in Egypt

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Samannud, a city of immense historical depth located in the heart of the Nile Delta on the west bank of the Damietta branch. Known in antiquity as Sebennytos (from the Egyptian 'Tjebnetjer'), this city has served as a…

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  2. 2The Ruins of Sebennytos and the Legacy of Nectanebo

    Our exploration begins at the archaeological area behind Samannud Central Hospital, where the remains of the Great Temple of Anhur-Shu are located. This temple was a massive complex during the 30th Dynasty, particularly under…

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  3. 3The Church of St. Abanoub and the Holy Family

    We now move to the Church of the Virgin Mary and St. Abanoub, one of the most revered Coptic sites in the Delta. …

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  4. 4Closing

    Our visit to Samannud concludes with a reflection on the city's role as a bridge between eras. From its time as a Pharaonic capital to its status as a sanctuary for the Holy Family and its later life as a center of nationalist…

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What is Samannud?

Samannud is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates30.9622, 31.2425
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