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Upper Egypt province ('nome') 15

Symbol:

Deity recorded on the White Chapel: Aha (early name for Bes), also Wenut

Main cities in the province, with evidence for temples:

Khemenu (Greek Hermopolis, Arabic Ashmunein)

Note the New Kingdom (about 1550-1069 BC) and later consort of Thoth, a goddess named Nehmetaway

Details of provinces:

Upper Egypt

Lower Egypt

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