Al Kawm al Akhḑar
Al Kawm al Akhḑar is a locality in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Al Kawm al Akhḑar is situated nearby to the locality Nazlat as Sīsī, as well as near Nazlat al Baţrān.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pyramid of Kheops and Giza Pyramids.
Pyramid of Kheops
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Pyramid of Kheops is situated 2½ km southwest of Al Kawm al Akhḑar.
Giza Pyramids
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The Giza pyramid complex in Egypt is home to the Great Pyramid, the pyramid of Khafre, and the pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx. Giza Pyramids is situated 4 km southwest of Al Kawm al Akhḑar.
Khafra
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The pyramid of Khafre or of Chephren is the middle of the three Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza, the second tallest and second largest of the group. It is the only pyramid out of the three that still has cladding at the top. Khafra is situated 3 km southwest of Al Kawm al Akhḑar.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi and Giza.
Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi
Neighborhood
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Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi is a neighborhood.
Giza
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Picture yourself in Egypt and you picture this. Imagine Ancient Egypt and this is where your mind will land. Here is Giza, the city just west of Cairo, where on a desert plateau stand the Pyramids, Sphinx and royal tombs of the pharaohs.
Kerdasa
Village
Kerdasa is a markaz in Giza Governorate, Egypt. It is famed for its hand-made textile crafts, woven carpets, and wall hangings in native traditional patterns. Kerdasa is situated 7 km northwest of Al Kawm al Akhḑar.
Al Kawm al Akhḑar
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Kawm al Akhdar”, “El-Kôm el-Akhḍar”, and “Kōm el Akhdar”
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.98893° or 29° 59′ 20″ northLongitude
31.15892° or 31° 9′ 32″ eastElevation
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
7GXHX5Q5+HHGeoNames ID
360946
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