In the Ancient era, Abu-Tig was and still considered as the central hub for fresh and natural fruits and vegetables as well as herbs and spices.

Abu Tig is an ancient city distinguished by its ancient-times archaeology, including an obelisk with a depiction of Queen and Pharaoh Hatshepsut.

[5] Palaces and churches in Abu Tig date back to ancient Coptic,[6][7] and Islamic eras.

[8] In the early 19th century slaves from Sudan were castrated near Abu Tig, mainly by Coptic priests.

Abu Tig is classified by Köppen-Geiger climate classification system as hot desert (BWh),[11] as the rest of Egypt.