Hypselis
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Hypselis or Hypsela (Ancient Greek: Ύψηλή;[1] Coptic: ϣⲱⲧⲡ[2]), known to the ancient Egyptians as Shashotep, is an ancient Egyptian city and Roman bishopric, which was located near the modern town of Shutb (or ash-Shatb, Chutb) in the Asyut Governorate.
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ϣⲱⲧⲡ شطب | |
Alternative name | Shashotep |
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Location | Asyut Governorate, Egypt |
Coordinates | 27.1440°N 31.2380°E / 27.1440; 31.2380 |
Type | Settlement |
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