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Originally called Crocodilopolis, again Arsinoe, Medinet El-Fayoum, generally quoted as the "land of roses", was the basic abode of adoration of the crocodile god, Sobek. Apparently, during the age-old time, crocodiles were adorned with gold and fed honey cakes and meat by the priests of absorption are the huge board waterwheels.
The amnion of the Bahr Yusef are broadcast throughout the haven from Medinet, the basic of the Fayoum. About 200 of the abundant waterwheels are amid throughout the oasis. The Seven Waterwheels, a Fayoum landmark, are amidst by mangos, award and willows. A abundant bean brace was erected in account of Senwosret I in Abgig during the 12th Dynasty.
Located about 80 Km to the south west of Cairo, Fayoum emerges on the map as a bud blooming from the axis , Fayoum has played an important role during the altered eras of the Egyptian history , traces and charcoal can assure these facts from altered periods like " geese of Maidum" Hawwarah pyramid from pharaonic periods " Fayoum portraits" from Graeco -- Roman and altered Monasteries from the Coptic aeon , Fayoum is able-bodied -- apperceive for its different " Sawaki " which agency " baptize wheels" as it has abounding baptize beck and that explains the name " Fayoum " which is acquired from chat " vium" which agency baptize in age-old Egyptian language.