Suez is a seaport city located in north-eastern Egypt. It sits on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez on the Red Sea, situated near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. The city serves as the capital and largest urban center of the Suez Governorate.
The modern city of Suez is the successor to the ancient Egyptian city of Clysma. Historically, Clysma was recognized as a major port on the Red Sea and served as an important center for monasticism.