Al Jamalah

Al Jamalah is a locality in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Al Jamalah is situated nearby to the locality Al Matāniyah, as well as near Kafr Shiḩātah.

Places of Interest

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

Pyramid of Amenemhat I

Ruins

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The pyramid of Amenemhat I is an Egyptian burial structure built at Lisht by the founder of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt, Amenemhat I. This structure returned to the approximate size and form of Old Kingdom pyramids. Pyramid of Amenemhat I is situated 2½ km west of Al Jamalah.

Pyramid of Senusret I

Ruins

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The pyramid of Senusret I 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. Pyramid of Senusret I is situated 3 km west of Al Jamalah.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lisht and El Ayyat.

Lisht

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

El Ayyat

Town

El Ayyat is a town in the Giza Governorate, Egypt. Its population was estimated to be 46,747 people in 2023. El Ayyat is situated 6 km north of Al Jamalah.

Al Jamalah

Type: Locality
Also known as: “El-Gamala”
Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude

29.56667° or 29° 34′ north

Longitude

31.25° or 31° 15′ east

Elevation

26 metres (85 feet)

Open location code

7GXHH782+M2

GeoNames ID

361030

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In Other Languages

“Al Jamalah” goes by many names.

Arabic: “الجملة”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Al Jazīrah ash Shaqrā’ and Al Lisht.

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