Biba (; ) is a city in Beni Suef Governorate,

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. It contains a cathedral that dates back to the sixth century, although the building that stands today was built in the 19th century. The city was called ''Papa'' or ''Papa'' ''Megale'' () in

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and

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Populated places in Beni Suef Governorate Cities in Egypt {{egypt-geo-stub

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