Heliopolis facts for kids

Heliopolis is a name that means "Sun City" in Greek. Many places, both old and new, have been given this name because of their connection to the sun or their importance.

Ancient Sun Cities

Heliopolis in Ancient Egypt

One of the most famous "Sun Cities" was Heliopolis in ancient Egypt. It was a very important religious center. People there worshipped the sun god, Ra. This city was located near where Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is today. It had large temples and was a place of great learning in ancient times.

Heliopolis in Lebanon

Another ancient city called Heliopolis was in what is now Lebanon. Today, this city is known as Baalbek. The Romans built huge temples there, including a massive temple dedicated to Jupiter, the king of their gods. These temples are still impressive ruins today and show how important the city was.

Modern Places Named Heliopolis

Heliopolis in Cairo, Egypt

Today, there is a modern district in Cairo, Egypt, called Heliopolis. It was built in the early 1900s and is known for its unique architectural style. It's a busy part of the city with many homes, shops, and parks. There's also a university and a sporting club in this area.

Heliópolis in Brazil

In Brazil, there are two places named Heliópolis:

• Heliópolis is a very large neighborhood in São Paulo City. It is known for its strong community spirit and many social projects.
• Heliópolis is also a municipality, which is like a small town or district, in the state of Bahia.

Other Places Called Heliopolis

• Héliopolis is a town in Algeria.
• Ilioupoli (which means "Sun City" in Greek) is a suburb of Athens, Greece.
• Héliopolis is a small town in France located on Levant Island.
• Heliópolis is a neighborhood in Seville, Spain.

Fictional Places

Sometimes, the name Heliopolis is used in stories and comics:

• In Marvel Comics, Heliopolis is a location connected to the Egyptian gods.
• A planet named Heliopolis appeared in an episode of the TV show Stargate SG-1.

Films

• Heliopolis is a 2009 musical film from Egypt.
• Héliopolis is a 2020 film from Algeria.

See also

• Ennead of Heliopolis
• Heliopolitan Triad
• Sun City (disambiguation)
• City of the Sun (disambiguation)
• Helios (disambiguation)