Sīdī ‘Ishjalīf
Sīdī ‘Ishjalīf is a shrine in Matruh Governorate, Egypt.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marsa Matruh and Zawyet Umm El Rakham.
Marsa Matruh
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Marsa Matrouh, is a port city and the capital of Matrouh Governorate in Egypt. It is located 240 km west of Alexandria and 222 km east of Sallum on the main highway from the Nile Delta to the Libyan border.
Zawyet Umm El Rakham
Village
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Zawyet Umm El Rakham is an archaeological site located on the North coast of Egypt 20 km to the west of Marsa Matruh, and about 300 km to the west of Alexandria During the reign of Ramesses II, it was the location of a major fortress-town which probably marked the western extent of direct Egyptian influence. Zawyet Umm El Rakham is situated 10 km northwest of Sīdī ‘Ishjalīf.
Sīdī ‘Ishjalīf
- Type: Shrine
- Also known as: “Sîdi ’Eshgilîf” and “Sidi `Ishjalif”
- Category: religion
- Location: Matruh Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
31.35997° or 31° 21′ 36″ northLongitude
27.13906° or 27° 8′ 21″ eastElevation
4 metres (13 feet)Open location code
8G39945Q+XJGeoNames ID
348520
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In Other Languages
“Sīdī ‘Ishjalīf” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “سيدي عشجليف”
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