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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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".

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, …

Heliopolis, once one of the oldest and most significant cities of ancient Egypt, served as a major religious and educational center. Located in the northeastern part of modern Cairo, it was …

Jul 19, 2018 · As the modern Cairo suburbs advanced ever deeper into the former home of the sun god Ra, a project was set up to record the archaeology of Heliopolis before it was too late.