Athar an Nabi

Athar an Nabi ( أثر النبي ) is a town in Egypt, about 4 miles (7 km) south of Cairo.[1] Its name is Arabic for "Effect (or Footprints) of the Prophet", but is an altered form of Coptic ϩⲁⲑⲱⲣⲛⲟⲩⲃ (Hathornub), meaning "Golden Hathor",[2] perhaps referring to an Ancient Egyptian cult centre formerly present there.

See also

References
  1. "Athar an Nabi Destination Guide (Al Qāhirah, Egypt) - Trip-Suggest".
  2. List of Coptic place names#Greater Cairo & Giza Governorate


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