Philoteris
Philoteris is a ruin in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Shafee Shalaby.
Shafee Shalaby
Memorial
Shafee Shalaby is a memorial, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Philoteris.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Philoteris.
Philoteris
- Type: Ruin
- Also known as: “Kawm Madīnat Wāţifah”, “Madīnat Wāţifah”, “Madînet Watfa”, and “Wâṭfa”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Faiyum Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.37934° or 29° 22′ 46″ north
Longitude
30.46475° or 30° 27′ 53″ east
Elevation
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
7GXG9FH7+PW
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In Other Languages
“Philoteris” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “كوم مدينة واطفة”
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Places to explore: Qaryat Ḩātim aţ Ţā’ī and ‘Ezbet el-Râ‘l el-Kharâba.
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