Bahīj

Bahīj is a locality in , . Bahīj is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taposiris Magna.

Locality
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, 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. is situated 6 km west of Bahīj.

Bahīj

Latitude
30.93333° or 30° 56′ north
Longitude
29.58333° or 29° 35′ east
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
8G2FWHMM+88
Geo­Names ID
359400
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kom el Bahig excavations and Maḩaţţat Bahīj.

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