Sharuna
Administrative Seat Ancient Egyptian town and archaeological site in Minya
An archaeological locality in Minya Governorate with remains from Egypt’s ancient periods. Travelers visit for excavation sites and the broader Middle Nile valley landscape and antiquities.
Sharuna is a locality in Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt. The site lies within the Nile Valley region where many small towns and archaeological sites are distributed along the river and its floodplain.
Local settlements in Minya Governorate have long histories of farming and settlement tied to the Nile, and the governorate contains numerous ancient and medieval archaeological remains across its territory. Sharuna itself is part of this broader cultural and agricultural landscape.
Geographically the place is situated on the west bank of the Nile in Minya Governorate, in central Upper Egypt, surrounded by agricultural land and other Nile-side communities.
How to Get to Sharuna #
Sharuna is in Minya Governorate; the closest major transport hubs are the city of Minya and the railway along the Nile. Travel to rural archaeological sites is best arranged with local guides and with permission from Egyptian antiquities authorities.
Tips for Visiting Sharuna #
- Archaeological visitors should arrange permissions through local Egyptian antiquities authorities.
- Travel to Minya Governorate requires planning-use a local guide familiar with site access and conditions.
- Combine with visits to other Middle Egypt sites (tell el‑Amarna, Beni Hasan) for scale and context.
Best Time to Visit Sharuna #
Cooler months (Oct-Apr) are best for fieldwork and visits; summer is very hot.
Weather & Climate near Sharuna #
Sharuna's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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