Hermopolis
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Hermopolis Magna or simply Hermopolis (Ammian, ii. 16) or Hermopolis Megale (Greek: Ἑρμοῦ πόλις μεγάλη, Steph. B. s.v.; Ptol. iv. 5. § 60) or Hermupolis (It. Anton. pp 154, seq.) or Mercurii Oppidum (Plin. v. 9. § 11) is the site of ancient Khmun, and is located near the modern Egyptian town of El Ashmunein (from Coptic: Ϣⲙⲟⲩⲛⲉⲓⲛ Shmounein) in Al Minya governorate.
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