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Bran, it is said, contains the treasures of the sons of Ashmun, son of Misr. It is still sought after by seekers. From this village to the city of Esna, on the west bank of the Nile, there is a city called "Ma Jari Yaw Wa'i" from the ancient cities, built by the early Copts. It has good farms and gardens, and it enjoys general prosperity, peace, and tranquility. It has many grapes, from which a lot of raisin is made and carried to all the land of Egypt to be sold. It is excellent in its ripeness and the quality of its fruits. There are also remnants of Coptic buildings and wonderful monuments. From there, to Azmant on the eastern side, there is a city called "Ma Jari Yaw Wa'i", built by the Copts, good and with palm trees and trees bearing various kinds of fruits, known for their rarity in many countries, in terms of their taste and goodness. From the city of Azmant to the city of Aswan, there is "Ma Jari Yaw" on the Nile. We have already mentioned the city of Aswan in the beginning of the mention of the first province in its location in the book. Let us now return to the mention of the gulf that exits from the Nile, as we have previously stated, with the help of God. We say that this gulf exits towards the west near the city of Doul and is called there "Al-Muntaha". It flows running towards the west and north, reaching the city of Behnesa, which is 4 stages away. It is on the western side of this gulf and is a populated city, gathering people from various places. From this city to Egypt, there are great days. In this city, there are still looms for weaving the finest curtains, royal tents, and exquisite garments. There are also many looms for the "A'ima" (a type of fabric). Merchants reside there. The finest curtains are 30 cubits long or more, and their value is immense, and they are sold there. (D). Nearby. (A). Ismun. (B) A. B. D. . (C). Al-Bansa. A. (E). Awab in the west. add. C. in marg. . (F). A. C. D. Al-Nimr. (L) A. C. D. The known, the judged. (M). . (R). A. C. in marg. add. Jiddan. (H). And it has a great wilderness. . (F). Outside. A. (Q). To the north. (N). Similar. C. . (Kh). Al-Mutakhyirah, A. C. B. C. , Al-Mutanakhirah, Macrisi I, sed Cod. Leul. 372a, p. 463 . (T). Al-Muntakhyirah. . Al-Mamniyyah. (D)

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