Jabal Bahīj
Jabal Bahīj is a hill in Matruh Governorate, Egypt and has an elevation of 17 metres. Jabal Bahīj is situated nearby to the locality ‘Izbat al ‘Aqqādī, as well as near Burj al ‘Arab.Places of Interest
Highlights include Abusir.
Abusir
Archaeological site
Photo: Einsamer Schütze, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Abusir is a seaside town on the shore of Lake Mariout on the western extremity of Egypt's Nile Delta. It is situated about 48 kilometres southwest of Alexandria. Abusir is situated 3½ km north of Jabal Bahīj.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taposiris Magna.
Taposiris Magna
Locality
Photo: Koantao, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Taposiris Magna, also known as Tapusir Magna, is a city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280 and 270 BC. The name means "great tomb of Osiris", which Plutarch identifies with an Egyptian temple in the city. Taposiris Magna is situated 3½ km north of Jabal Bahīj.
Jabal Bahīj
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 17 metres
- Also known as: “Gebel Bahîg” and “Jabal Bahij”
- Category: landform
- Location: Matruh Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.91667° or 30° 55′ northLongitude
29.53333° or 29° 32′ eastElevation
17 metres (56 feet)Open location code
8G2FWG8M+M8GeoNames ID
359399
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