Zagazig became the capital of Egypt in the 22nd and 23rd Dynasties. There are remains of the temples built by Osorkon II and Nectanebo II. Catacombs where the sacred cats were buried are located behind an Old Kingdom chapel remains that are from the period of Pepi I Meryre. Zagazig has plenty of entertainment locations, varying from clubs, cinemas, global restaurants, and malls where you and your family and friends can spend good time. Most prominent clubs are Sharkia club, El-Masrya Plaza, and typically all professions syndicates offer entertainment clubs. Most prominent cinemas are Good News and El-Osra. Most prominent global
Zagazig (Tell Basta) and Kufur Nigm. Also there is a branch for Al-Azhar University, the largest Islamic university in the world. Zagazig is the birthplace of famous Coptic Egyptian journalist, philosopher and social critic, Salama Moussa. The most notable streets in zagazig are Farouk st, Government st and El kawmia st. The ruins of the ancient Egyptian city of Bubastis are located southeast of town. Bubastis was the ancient capital of the 18th nome, and is home to the feast celebrating the cat goddess Bastet. Bubastis is the Greek version of the Egyptian language name "Pr-Bastet" "House [Temple] of Bastet". Bubastis