Buto facts for kids
Buto is the Greek name for an ancient Egyptian city. It was located about 95 kilometers (59 miles) east of Alexandria in the Nile Delta region of Egypt. Today, the area is known as Kem Kasir.
History of Buto
Buto was originally two separate towns named Pe and Dep. Over time, these two towns joined together to form one big city. The ancient Egyptians called this united city Per-Wadjet.
The city was very important because of its local goddess, Wadjet. She was often shown as a cobra and was seen as the special protector of Lower Egypt.
Buto was a significant place in Ancient Egypt for thousands of years. Scientists have found clues that show a culture from Upper Egypt took over the Buto-culture in the delta. This happened when Upper and Lower Egypt became one united country.
What Buto Was Used For
Ancient Greek historians wrote that Buto was famous for its temple and oracle dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. An oracle was a place where people believed they could get advice or predictions from a god.
The historians also mentioned that there was a special place, a sanctuary, for the god Horus in Buto.
