Banha
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'Banha' (also spelled '''''''Benha''''''') (Arabic: بنها) is a city in northeastern Egypt, also the capital of the Al Qalyubiyah Governorate. Egyptians call it Banha ELasal which means "Benha of honey". It is located 48 km (30 mins) north of Cairo. Banha is located on the east bank of the Damietta Branch of the Nile River in the rich farmland of the southern part of the river's delta. Well-irrigated by canals leading off the Delta Barrage, a dam 30 km (20 min) upstream, the surrounding farmland produces wheat and long-staple cotton. Since ancient times, Banha has been known for the production of attar of roses, an ingredient in perfume. Today it is the center of Egypt's electronics industry. Banha is a major junction in the rail network that radiates north from Cairo. Downtown Banha Contains Egypts first 100% Egyptian drug store El Nayeb Pharmacy founded back in 1907 by Dr.Ahmed M. El Nayeb, This landmark is well known to Egyptian pharmacists around the country due to the fact that the founder is the first Egyptian Muslim to fully own a drug store back when this type of business was directly connected to Jews and foreigners living in Egypt, nowadays there are 5 stores operating in Egypt owned and managed by Dr.Nabil A. El Nayeb and Dr.Magdy A. El Nayeb. Just north of Banha is the site of one of several ancient cities called Athribis, the capital of the tenth nome (province) of Lower Egypt in about 1500 BC. The site has never been systematically investigated by archaeologists. Over the years, peasants digging in the area have uncovered a large hoard of silver. About 20 km (12 mi) southwest of Banha is Tall al Yahudiya, the site of Leontopolis, famed for its glazed tiles in ancient times. Population is around 136,000. (1992)
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