Al Ḩubayl

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Abydos and Pyramid of Ahmose.

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is an important Ancient Egyptian archaeological site in , a collection of temples, sites and ancient cemeteries close to the town of al-Balyana, 90 km north of .

Archaeological site
The is a pyramid erected in the reign of the Ancient Egyptian king Ahmose I, ca. 1550-1525 BC, at in . It was the last royal pyramid to be built in Egypt, since Ahmose I's successors also decided not to be interred in pyramids, and is the only royal pyramid to have been built from the beginning as a cenotaph rather than an actual tomb.

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The is believed to be the cenotaph of Seti I, located to the rear of the at . The temple was built in the 13th century BC and many researchers believe the dates from the same period.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Balyana.

Town
is a town in the of . Located on the west bank of the Nile, it is situated near the ancient Egyptian city of . is situated 9 km northeast of Al Ḩubayl.

Al Ḩubayl

Latitude
26.18333° or 26° 11′ north
Longitude
31.93333° or 31° 56′ east
Elevation
66 metres (217 feet)
Open location code
7GRH5WMM+88
Geo­Names ID
361132
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