Beni Hassan Necropolis is located on the eastern bank of the Nile River in Minya Governorate. The usage of this place for burial dates back to the Middle Kingdom period (2055 to 1650 BC). These tombs belong to regional rulers and military leaders. The site includes 39 tombs carved in a limestone hill.
Excavations in the tombs of Beni Hassan began at the end of the 19th century, as many tombs were discovered and restored by the Egyptian Antiquities Authority at the beginning of the 20th century.
These discovered tombs Such as
Tomb of Kheti: He was a ruler during the 11th dynasty. His tomb was decorated with scenes of daily life, as hunting in the desert and soldiers practicing some sports.
Tomb of el-Baqati: Khaiti’s father. This tomb was decorated with scenes of daily life and scenes of battles taking place in his time.
Tomb of Khnumhotep: He was the ruler of a province during the King Amenemhat III period during the 12th dynasty, Middle Kingdom. This tomb was decorated with scenes of daily life and military training. As well, the biography of Khnumhotep, which includes 222 columns written in hieroglyphic.
In the area, there is a temple dating back to Queen Hatshepsut period, called the Stable of Antar.
you can visit Beni Hassan with Tell El Amarna & Beni Hassan Day Tour