Beni Suef
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Beni Suef, also spelled Bani Suwayf, Beni Sueif, Beni Swaif, Beni Sweif, Beni Suaif, and Beni Suef (Coptic: Ⲡⲁⲛⲓⲥⲱϥ panisuf; Arabic: بني سويف) is the capital city of the Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt.
Beni Suef is an important agricultural center which grew from a small village at the turn of the century and now hosts a population of over 150,000. It was famous for its linen manufacturing in the Middle Ages, and continues to be heavily involved in cotton-spinning and carpet-making. It is also known for its alabaster, quarried in the nearby hills. Beni Suef is located about 115km (72 miles) south of Cairo.[citation needed] The Meidum Pyramid and Fayum Oasis are nearby.
[edit] Accidents
- A train accident in 1995 near Beni Suef left 75 people dead.[1]
- The Beni Suef Cultural Palace Fire, on September 5, 2005, killed 46 people.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ One Way Ticket, reported by Fatemah Farag in Al-Ahram (2002-02-28). Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
- ^ Hala Halim (2005-09-15). In the aftermath of Beni Suef. Al-Ahram. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
- ^ Ibn Ad Dunya (2006-05-22). Eight convicted for negligence in Beni Sueif Cultural Palace fire. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
[edit] External links
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. - Bani Suwayf, Egypt
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