Nile Valley setting
The town sits inside the green corridor of the Nile, so its map is long and narrow. The river, the roads and the railway all run in the same direction.
Minimalist map poster · Egypt
Ţahţā Map Poster & Print
26.7687° N / 31.5020° E
A market town in the Nile Valley, ringed by irrigated fields and cut by canals running parallel to the river.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Ţahţā in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Ţahţā, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Ţahţā at home
The map
About this Ţahţā map poster
Ţahţā lies in Sohag Governorate in Upper Egypt, in the narrow strip of fertile land along the Nile. The town sits a short distance from the river, and the valley shapes its map. The centre is dense and irregular, roads and a railway run north to south alongside the Nile, and irrigation canals divide the farmland into long, narrow fields.
The town is best known as the birthplace of Rifa'a al-Tahtawi, the nineteenth-century scholar and translator who became a leading figure of Egypt's intellectual revival. His name, taken from the town, has made Ţahţā familiar to readers far beyond Sohag. The town also remains a regional centre for the farming villages around it, with markets that draw people in from the fields.
A Ţahţā map poster shows how closely a Nile Valley town fits into its landscape. The compact old streets stay tightly packed, the canals draw straight lines through the fields, and the river and the desert edge frame the scene on either side. In black and white, that order among the fields reads clearly.
- Population
- 134,000
- Coordinates
- 26.7687° N / 31.5020° E
- Elevation
- 66 m
- Time zone
- Cairo
- Region
- Ţahţā, Egypt
Irrigation canals
Canals branch through the surrounding farmland and draw fine, straight lines. They divide the fields into a patchwork around the edges of the town.
Dense town centre
At the core, streets narrow and turn in the irregular pattern typical of older Upper Egyptian towns. The centre shows as a dark, concentrated mass against the open fields.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ţahţā
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Ţahţā
A map that means something
A map of Ţahţā helps people who have moved to Cairo, the Gulf or further away hold on to their hometown. It is also a fitting piece for readers who know the town through al-Tahtawi's story.
You can set your own title and subtitle, add a date or coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free watermarked preview lets you check the framing before you buy the $9 HD files.
Order the Ţahţā posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Ţahţā map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ţahţā poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Ţahţā poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Ţahţā poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Ţahţā poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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