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The earliest inhabitants to Faiyam came here in 4,000 BC. Head to the southwest of Cairo to reach Faiyum. The ancient city houses a big chunk of Crocodilpolis, one of the country’s oldest cities where a sacred crocodile (Pestsuchos) was worshipped. Today Faiyum houses several big street markets, public baths and mosques. Visit the Hawara and Lehin pyramids located in the vicinity. Make a day trip to Faiyum to discover the region’s myriad little known treasures while visiting Cairo.