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°ECoordinates: 31°12′N 32°14′E / 31.200°N 32.233°E | |
| 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, 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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