The center and city of “Ahnasia” is one of the most important cities in Beni Suef Governorate. It is located west of the city. It was the capital of Egypt during the era of the Ninth and Tenth Dynasties for a period of more than two centuries in the period from 2242 to 2452 BC.

The area of ​​the archaeological area of ​​Bahnasia is 390 acres, and it contains the remains of the temple of King Ramesses II and two statues of the king made of quartz. Ramesses II erected two large statues of him in front of the front hall of the temple, and after that comes a hall of double columns with capitals decorated with ornaments of palm leaves, and a hall of other columns leading inside. The temple. Some parts of the temple were replaced during the Twenty-Third Dynasty, and renovations were also carried out on the temple during the period of Greco-Roman rule.

A temple from the Roman era and a cemetery from the late era were also found, which contained statues, vessels for the entrails, and ushabti statues.

It also revealed the remains of a temple dating back to the Greek era, known as (the Basilica). Four columns of red granite remain from this temple.

In addition to the pharoanic antiquities in the city of Ahnasia, there are also Coptic antiquities such as Hammam Monastery.

The Hammam Monastery dates back to the fourth century AD and is attributed to Saint Abu Ishaq. It is a spacious basin with a main structure for the Virgin Mary and another for Saint George.

Ahnasia beckons with a unique allure, seamlessly weaving history, culture, and natural beauty into a tapestry of unforgettable experiences.