Wâdî Tafla
Wâdî Tafla is a wadi in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Wâdî Tafla is situated nearby to the locality Ash Shinbāb, as well as near Mīt Ruhaynah.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mastabat al-Fir’aun and Pyramid of Khendjer.
Mastabat al-Fir’aun
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The Mastabat al-Fir'aun, also referred to in Egyptological literature as the Mastaba el-Faraun, Mastabat el-Faraun or Mastabat Faraun, and meaning "Bench of the Pharaoh") is the grave monument of the ancient Egyptian king Shepseskaf, the last king of the Fourth Dynasty documented to date.
Pyramid of Khendjer
The pyramid of Khendjer was a pyramid built for the burial of the 13th dynasty pharaoh Khendjer, who ruled Egypt c. 1760 BC during the Second Intermediate Period.
Southern South Saqqara pyramid
The Southern South Saqqara Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian royal tomb which was built during the 13th Dynasty in South Saqqara, and is renowned for having the most elaborate hypogeum since the late 12th Dynasty pyramids.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saqqara and Mit Rahinah.
Saqqara
Saqqara is the name given both to a village 32 km to the south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo and to the extensive ancient necropolis on the plateau above the Nile Valley, the location of tombs and pyramids dating to the Predynastic, Old Kingdom, New Kingdom and Late Periods of ancient Egyptian history.
Mit Rahinah
Village
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Mit Rahinah is a village, which is situated 4 km northeast of Wâdî Tafla.
Badrashin
Village
Badrashin is a city, and capital of the eponymous markaz, in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Badrashin County is the site of Ancient Egypt's royal capital, Men-nefer. Badrashin is situated 6 km east of Wâdî Tafla.
Wâdî Tafla
- Type: Wadi
- Also known as: “Wadi Tafla”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.83333° or 29° 50′ northLongitude
31.21667° or 31° 13′ eastElevation
43 metres (141 feet)Open location code
7GXHR6M8+8MGeoNames ID
347672
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ash Shinbāb and Mīt Ruhaynah.
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