Beni Suef, the capital of its governorate in central Egypt, is situated on the west bank of the Nile roughly 110 kilometers south of Cairo. This city is historically linked to ancient Heracleopolis and has developed into an important agricultural and industrial center, with a thriving textile sector and modern manufacturing. It also plays a significant role in education through institutions such as Beni Suef University, while its hot desert climate and strategic location continue to shape its evolving economic and cultural landscape.