Ash Shaykh Jād
Ash Shaykh Jād is a tomb in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. Ash Shaykh Jād is situated nearby to the village Biahmu, as well as near the town Sinnuris.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Biahmu and Sinnuris.
Biahmu
Village
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Biahmu is a village and archaeological site in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. The town is in the Faiyum Oasis, 7 kilometres from the city of Faiyum. Outside the village are the Pedestals of Biahmu, ancients ruins of two colossi built by Amenemhat III. Biahmu is situated 6 km southeast of Ash Shaykh Jād.
Sinnuris
Town
Sinnuris is a city in the Faiyum Governorate, Egypt. Its population was estimated at 134,000 people in 2021. Sinnuris is situated 7 km east of Ash Shaykh Jād.
Ash Shaykh Jād
- Type: Tomb
- Also known as: “Ash Shaykh Jad” and “El Sheikh Gâd”
- Category: burial
- Location: Faiyum Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.4° or 29° 24′ northLongitude
30.8° or 30° 48′ eastElevation
4 metres (13 feet)Open location code
7GXGCR22+22GeoNames ID
359986
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