The Biblical story of Moses being found in the marshes of the Nile River (Book of Exodus, Exodus 2:3–5) is often set at Tanis, [37] which is often identified with Zoan (Hebrew: צֹועַן Ṣōʕan).

Tanis, ancient city in the Nile River delta, capital of the 14th nome (province) of Lower Egypt and, at one time, of the whole country. The city was important as one of the nearest ports to the Asiatic seaboard.

Jul 5, 2020 · Tanis is an archaeological site and ancient Egyptian city on the Tanitic branch of the Nile River delta near the modern-day town of Ṣān al-Ḥajar al-Qibliyyah.

In “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the city of Tanis had been buried by an ancient sandstorm and rediscovered by Nazis searching for the Ark of the Covenant.

This important archaeological site in Egypt's northern Delta contains many ancient ruins including the Gate of Shoshenq III, Tomb of Osorkon II, Psusennes I and Shoshenq III. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Explore different ways to experience this place.

Jan 2, 2024 · As a captivating archaeological site in the eastern Nile Delta, Tanis whispers tales of a bygone era. Once a vibrant city and prominent centre as early as the 19th Dynasty, it rose to its peak importance as a capital during the 21st and 22nd dynasties.

Feb 10, 2023 · Tanis, in the northeastern Nile Delta of Egypt, was the capital of the Egyptian 21st and 22nd dynasties because of its importance as a trading hub. Because of its proximity to the Nile, the city thrived thanks to resources that other cities of the time lacked: water and trade.

Mar 24, 2025 - This important archaeological site in Egypt's northern Delta contains many ancient ruins including the Gate of Shoshenq III, Tomb of Osorkon II, Psusennes I and Shoshenq III.

Tanis, modern Ṣān al-Ḥajar al-Qibliyyah, an ancient city in the Nile River delta, the capital of the 14th nome of Lower Egypt and, at one time, of the whole country.

May 20, 2022 · Tanis is located in the Nile Delta (among the irrigated farmland) about 103 miles away from Cairo. It has been known by many names in the past, for instance, the ancient Egyptians called it Djane, the Hebrews knew it as Zoan, and today it is called San El-Hagar.