Hermopolis (Lower Egypt)
Hermopolis (Greek: Ἑρμοῦ πόλις), also known as Hermopolis Parva, was the Greek name for two cities in ancient Egypt. One was the capital of , the 15th nome of Lower Egypt, situated a little below Thmuis (Strabo xvii. p. 802; Steph. B. s. v.). The site is currently at near . The ancient Egyptian names of this city were Ba'h and Weprehwy.
The other Hermopolis Parva was the capital of the 7th nome of Lower Egypt, and is now known as Damanhur. The ancient Egyptian name of this city was A-ment or Iment.
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- Cities in ancient Egypt
- Former populated places in Egypt