Al Matāniyah

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pyramid of Amenemhat I and Pyramid of Senusret I.

Ruins
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The is an Egyptian burial structure built at by the founder of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt, Amenemhat I. This structure returned to the approximate size and form of Old Kingdom pyramids. is situated 3 km west of Al Matāniyah.

Ruins
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The is an Egyptian pyramid built to be the burial place of the Pharaoh Senusret I. The pyramid was built during the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt at el-Lisht, near the pyramid of his father, Amenemhat I. is situated 3½ km west of Al Matāniyah.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lisht and El Ayyat.

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or el-Lisht is an Egyptian village located south of . It is the site of Middle Kingdom royal and elite burials, including two pyramids built by Amenemhat I and Senusret I.

Town
is a town in the , . Its population was estimated to be 46,747 people in 2023. is situated 6 km north of Al Matāniyah.

Al Matāniyah

Latitude
29.56936° or 29° 34′ 10″ north
Longitude
31.25427° or 31° 15′ 15″ east
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
7GXHH793+PP
Geo­Names ID
360719
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Al Matāniyah” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “المتانيه”

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Highlights include Al Jazīrah ash Shaqrā’ and Al Lisht.

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