Tennis, Egypt

This article is about the Ancient Egyptian settlement. For the sport in Egypt, see Egyptian Tennis Federation.
Tennis
Tennis

Location in Egypt

Coordinates: 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.200°N 32.233°E / 31.200; 32.233Coordinates: 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.200°N 32.233°E / 31.200; 32.233
Country  Egypt
Governorate Port Said
Time zone EST (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) +3 (UTC)

Tennis or Tinnis was an ancient city in Egypt. Its modern territory is situated at 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.200°N 32.233°E / 31.200; 32.233, on an island in Manzala Lake, southwest of Port Said.

Overview

The city was founded by migrants from Tanis, after whom the city was named. Tennis was an important port, exporting agricultural products of Egypt, particularly textiles, throughout the Middle East.

References

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