Zagazig has large cotton factories and used to have offices of numerous European merchants. It is located on the Muweis Canal and is the chief hub of the corn and cotton trade. There is a museum of antiquities, the Sharkeya National Museum (sometimes called the Amed Orabi Museum, at Herriat Raznah) that contains many important archaeological exhibits (currently closed for restoration). Zagazig University, one of the largest universities in Egypt, is also located in the city, with colleges in different fields of science and arts. The Archaeological Museum of the University of Zagazig exhibits significant finds from the nearby sites, Bubastis
Men of North Country buildings, streets bedrooms, clubs and bars, suggesting a view of a culturally diverse city. The album has created a strong buzz around the septet, and was followed by a live session on BBC6's Craig Charles show, which resulted in the band being invited to perform alongside Madness in the 2016 "House of Fun" weekender. Men of North Country Men of North Country (MONC) is a soul band from Tel Aviv, signed to Acid Jazz Records. The band formed in 2008 and comprise lead singer Yashiv Cohen, drummer/producer Boaz Wolf, guitarist Doron Farhi, bassist Jonathan Ydov and a three-piece brass section