Wepwawet
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In Egyptian mythology, Wepwawet was originally a deity of funerary rites, war, and royalty association, whose cult centre was Asyut in Upper Egypt. His name means opener of the ways and he is often depicted as a wolf standing at the prow of a solar-boat. Some interpret that Wepwawet was seen as a scout, going out to clear routes for the army to proceed forward. One inscription from the Sinai states that Wepwawet "opens the way" to king Sekhemkhet's victory.
Jackal amulets in the form of Wepwawet
Wepwawet giving scepters to Seti I, bas-relief from the Temple of Seti I
Painted Relief of Seti I with Wepwawet
Ivory label depicting the pharaoh Den, found at his tomb in Abydos, c. 3000 BCE. Wepwawet is at the upper right atop a standard.
Asyut
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Asyut is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E. The city is home to one of the largest Coptic Catholic churches in the country.
Image: قناطر المجذوب
Image: المعهد الديني أسيوط مصر The Religious Institute Assiut Egypt
Image: قصر ألكسان باشا
Statue of the chief royal scribe Yuny of Asyut and his wife Renenutet, 1290–1270 BCE early Dynasty 19.