Hermopolis (Lower Egypt)

Hermopolis (Greek: Ἑρμοῦ πόλις) also known as Hermopolis Mikra (Ἑρμοῦ πόλις μικρά) and Hermopolis Parva was an ancient city of Egypt. It was capital of Tehut, the 15th (7th ????; cf. Damanhur) nome of Lower Egypt, situated a little below Thmuis (Strabo xvii. p. 802; Steph. B. s. v.). The site is currently at Tell al-Naqus near Baqliya.

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•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed (1854–57). "^{article name needed}". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.