Temple of the Sun
Temple of the Sun is an archaeological site in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Temple of the Sun is situated near Pyramid of Unas, as well as near Pyramid of Djoser.- Archaeological site
- …lies at an elevation of around 60 metres (190 feet)
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Abusir and Pyramid of Unas.
Pyramid of Unas
The pyramid of Unas is the funerary monument built for… Pyramid of Unas is situated 240 metres northwest of Temple of the Sun.
Pyramid of Djoser
The Pyramid of Djoser, sometimes called the Step… Pyramid of Djoser is situated 510 metres north of Temple of the Sun.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saqqara and Mit Rahinah.
Mit Rahinah
Mit Rahinah is a village, which is situated 4 km east of Temple of the Sun.
Al-Hawamidyah
Town
El Hawamdeya is a city in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. Al-Hawamidyah is situated 6 km northeast of Temple of the Sun.
Temple of the Sun
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Latitude
29.86667° or 29° 52′ north
Longitude
31.21667° or 31° 13′ east
Open location code
7GXHV688+MM
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