Benha (Arabic بنها‎, Coptic Ⲡⲁⲛⲁϩⲟ) is the main city of the province of Lower Egypt Al Qalyubia (since 1960), 48 km from Cairo. Banha stands on the eastern bank of the Damietta branch (the southern agricultural part of the Nile Delta). Population – 136,000 people. (1992).
Benha is located in a well-irrigated area, where numerous channels have been dug, and a dam is located 30 km upstream. Cultivation of wheat and long-staple cotton. Since ancient times, Benha has been known for breeding roses, an important ingredient in perfumes. It is now the center of Egypt’s electronics industry. An important transport hub on the railroad running north of Cairo.

Sights
Benhi University was established in November 1976 as a branch of Zaqazik University. In 2005 it became an independent university with 15 faculties. The most important is the Faculty of Medicine, which actually runs the 2 main hospitals in the city.
Bridge over the Nile, located outside the city blocks: length – 5 km, width – 26 m.
The mound of the Jews of El Yahudia takes its name from the remains of a temple and a city built in the 2nd century BC. e. Jewish priest named Onias. Permission to build a temple modeled on the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem was issued by Ptolemy IV.
The ancient city of Leontopolis. The territory of the ancient city of Leontopolis is located in the El Yahudia region, approximately 20 km southwest of Benha. Leontopolis was the capital of the 11th nome of ancient Egypt and became famous for its glass tiles.
Transport hub connecting the city with other cities and provinces of the republic.
The city center is home to the first 100% Egyptian pharmacy, founded in 1907 by Dr. Ahmed M. el Nayoub, the first Egyptian Muslim owner. Now this brand is known to Egyptian pharmacists throughout the country. There are currently 5 stores operating in Egypt which are owned by Dr. Nabil A. El Nayub and Dr. Magdy A. El Nayub. The latter inherited the original pharmacy from his grandfather, continuing its 103-year history.

To the north of Benhi there were several ancient Egyptian settlements called Atribis – the capital of the X Lower Egyptian nome Kem-ur around 1500 BC. e. The place has not been fully explored by archaeologists. Over the years, peasants have dug up a large amount of silver in this area.