Heliopolis is the Latinised form of the Greek name Hēlioúpolis (Ἡλιούπολις), meaning "City of the Sun". The Egyptian gods Ra and Atum, whose principal cult was located in the city, were interpreted by …

Heliopolis, one of the most ancient Egyptian cities and the seat of worship of the sun god, Re. It was the capital of the 15th nome of Lower Egypt, but Heliopolis was important as a religious rather than a …

Dec 15, 2024 · Heliopolis, known as Iunu in Ancient Egyptian, was a major city in Lower Egypt and a focal point of religious and cultural activity. Located in modern northeastern Cairo, encompassing Ain …

The remains of Heliopolis—including its only remaining obelisk—are surrounded by the Cairo neighborhood of Matariya. For more than two millennia, Heliopolis was the center of Egyptian religion.

Oct 6, 2021 · The site where Heliopolis once stood is now known as Tell Hisn and can be found in the Cairo suburb of El-Matariya. It stands as a beacon of inspiration and wonder. It reminds us of the …

Heliopolis represented an exceptional religious site hosting the worship of several Egyptian deities most notably the god Ra along with the appearance of some mythical creatures in its mythology. Today it …

Sep 18, 2025 · Once an ancient city, Heliopolis was one of the major cities in ancient Egypt, meaning "City of the Sun" or "House of Ra".

Apr 6, 2025 · Heliopolis, or the City of the Sun, was a major religious and intellectual center in ancient Egypt, located in present-day Ain Shams, Cairo. It was devoted to the sun gods Ra and Atum and …

Jul 19, 2024 · In the heart of ancient Egypt, nestled on the fertile banks of the Nile River, lay a city steeped in mythology and divine power. This was Heliopolis, the “City of the Sun,” a place where the …

Heliopolis, known as Iunu in ancient Egyptian and On in the Bible, was one of the most significant ancient Egyptian settlements. Located near modern-day Cairo, it held great religious, cultural, and …