Baḩr al Wāţi’
Baḩr al Wāţi’ is a canal in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. Baḩr al Wāţi’ is situated nearby to the village Biahmu, as well as near the locality Banī ‘Uthmān.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Biahmu and Sinnuris.
Biahmu
Village
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Biahmu is a village and archaeological site in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. The town is in the Faiyum Oasis, 7 kilometres from the city of Faiyum. Outside the village are the Pedestals of Biahmu, ancients ruins of two colossi built by Amenemhat III.
Sinnuris
Town
Sinnuris is a city in the Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. Its population was estimated at 134,000 people in 2021. Sinnuris is situated 3½ km north of Baḩr al Wāţi’.
Fayum
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Faiyum is a city in Middle Egypt. Located 100 kilometres southwest of Cairo, in the Faiyum Oasis, it is the capital of the modern Faiyum Governorate. It is one of Egypt's oldest cities due to its strategic location.
Baḩr al Wāţi’
- Type: Canal
- Also known as: “Bahr al Wati‘” and “Baḥr el Wâṭi”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Faiyum Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.38347° or 29° 23′ 1″ northLongitude
30.85717° or 30° 51′ 26″ eastElevation
14 metres (46 feet)Open location code
7GXG9VM4+9VGeoNames ID
346302
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Localities in the Area
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