Bubastis (Bohairic Coptic: Ⲡⲟⲩⲃⲁⲥϯ Poubasti; Greek: Βούβαστις Boubastis [1] or Βούβαστος Boubastos [2]), also known in Arabic as Tell-Basta or in Egyptian as Per-Bast, was an ancient Egyptian city. Bubastis is often identified with the biblical Pi-Beseth (Hebrew: פי-בסת py-bst, Ezekiel 30:17). [3]

Bubastis, ancient Egyptian city in the Nile River delta north of Cairo. It became important when the pharaohs of the 19th dynasty (1292–1190 bce) moved their capital from Thebes to the delta, and it reached its peak of prosperity when its prince, Sheshonk I (the biblical Shishak, reigned 945–924 bce), became pharaoh.

Dec 12, 2024 · Bubastis, known in ancient Egyptian as “Pr-Bȝst.t” (Per-Bast), meaning “House of Bast,” was a major city in ancient Egypt. Renowned as a religious and administrative hub, Bubastis played a critical role in Egyptian history, particularly in the worship of …

In a motionless, yet vigilant, pose easily seen on real cats, the beautiful, divine Bastet typifies an ancient world of mysterious beliefs. Bastet, Lioness and Cat. Bastet’s main cult location is Bubastis, an important city in the southeastern Nile Delta.

May 7, 2019 · Southeast of the modern Egyptian city of Zagazig are the red granite ruins of a city sacred to the followers of the cat goddess Bastet. She was worshipped for thousands of years in ancient Egypt,...

Jan 31, 2025 · Bubastis, known in Bohairic Coptic as Poubasti and in Greek as Boubastis or Boubastos, was an ancient Egyptian city of great religious and historical significance. It was referred to as Pi-Beseth in the Bible (Ezekiel 30:17) and was the capital of its own nome in the Delta region of Lower Egypt.

Bubastis, a titular see of Lower Egypt, on the right bank of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, near the modern Zagazig, where its ruins are shown under the name of Tell Bastah. Its true name was Bast owing to the name of the local goddess Bastet; it became in Old-Egyptian Per-bastet (Coptic Boubasti , Hebrew Pi-beseth , Greek Boubastis or more ...

Its true name was Bast owing to the name of the local goddess Bastet; it became in Old Egyptian Per-bastet (Coptic Boubasti , Hebrew Pi-beseth , Greek Boubastis or more commonly Boubastos , i.e. House of Bastet). It was a place of importance under the …

Bubastis was a prominent ancient Egyptian city located in the Delta region of Lower Egypt, serving as a key religious and political center. Known for its dedication to the feline goddess Bastet, it housed a major temple, which became a focal point for worship and festivities, attracting both Egyptians and Greeks.

Bubastis (Bohairic Coptic: Ⲡⲟⲩⲃⲁⲥϯ Poubasti; Greek: Βούβαστις Boubastis or Βούβαστος Boubastos) -- also known in Arabic as Tell-Basta or in Egyptian as Per-Bast, was an Ancient Egyptian city. Bubastis is often identified with the biblical Pi …