El-Hawawish Attractions

Extensive necropolises have been found in the low hills some 3mi/5km northeast of Akhmim. They are reached by way of the village of El-Hawawish (2.5mi/4km), just beyond which, in a hill, are many ancient tombs, now totally destroyed.

The tombs farther to the north are older, dating from the Roman, Ptolemaic and Egyptian periods. Higher up in the hills lie sixth Dynasty tombs. South of Akhmim is a rock chapel constructed in the reign of King Ay (18th Dynasty).