Biba (Arabic: ببا; Coptic: ⲡⲁⲡⲟ[2]) is a city in Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt. It contains a cathedral that dates back to the sixth century, although the building that stands today was built in the 19th century.[3]

Biba
ببا
Biba is located in Egypt
Biba
Biba
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 28°55′18″N 30°59′04″E / 28.921782°N 30.984449°E / 28.921782; 30.984449
Country Egypt
GovernorateBeni Suef
Area
 • Total192.1 km2 (74.2 sq mi)
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total509,384
 • Density2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)
Pilgrims in the church of Saint George in Biba

The city was called Papa or Papa Megale (Ancient Greek: Παπα Μεγάλη)[4] in Ptolemaic and Byzantine Egypt.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bibā (Markaz, Egypt) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  2. ^ "أسماء بعض البلاد المصرية بالقبطية - كتاب لغتنا القبطية المصرية | St-Takla.org". st-takla.org. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  3. ^ Stefan, Timm (1988). Das christlich-koptische Agypten in arabischer Zeit. p. 272.
  4. ^ "TM Places". www.trismegistos.org. Retrieved 9 November 2022.