Naqādah

Naqada is a town on the west bank of the Nile in , Egypt, situated ca. 20 km north of . It includes the villages of Tukh, Khatara, Danfiq, and Zawayda.
  • Archaeological site
  • …lies at an elevation of around 90 metres (290 feet)
  • …is also known as “Naqada”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pyramid of Naqada.
The , also called the pyramid… is situated 3 km north of Naqādah.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Qus and Shunhur.
is a city in the modern , , located on the east bank of the Nile. is situated 6 km east of Naqādah.
Shanhūr is a village in in , with a population of 13,432 people. is situated 10 km southeast of Naqādah.
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Latitude
25.91667° or 25° 55′ north
Longitude
32.7° or 32° 42′ east
Open location code
7GQJWM8X+MX
Geo­Names ID

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