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Damanhur, located in the western part of the Nile Delta in northern Egypt, is the capital of the Bukhara Governorate, about 160 kilometers from Cairo. An important agricultural and industrial center of Egypt, the city is known for its cotton and grain cultivation and textile industry and has a population of about 250,000 people.
Damanhur has a long history, and its name comes from the ancient Egyptian word "Timinhor", meaning "City of Horus", which was once the religious center of ancient Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was known as "Hermopolis Parva", and historically served as a trading hub along the western tributary of the Nile for a long time.
The city's economy is based on agro-processing, textiles and fertilizer production, and the surrounding area is rich in cotton and corn. With its educational institutions, traditional markets and mosques, Damanhur retains the folklore of the Egyptian countryside, as well as a modern urban infrastructure.
Located on the main rail and road route between Alexandria and Cairo, Damanhur is an important transportation node in the western part of the Delta. The neighboring Lake Nasser and tributaries of the Nile River provide abundant water resources that support the agricultural irrigation system.
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