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Syene

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Syene, also called Seveneh, was a city of southern Egypt near the border of Ethiopia. It is identified with modern Aswan and was known for its granite quarries.
Biblical Usage
Syene is named in prophetic references to Egypt and its southern frontier.
Scripture References
Ezekiel 29:10 Ezekiel 30:6