Abū Rawwāsh
Abū Rawwāsh is an archaeological site in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Abū Rawwāsh is situated nearby to the locality Abu Rawash, as well as near the village Kerdasa.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pyramid of Djedefre.
Pyramid of Djedefre
Photo: AhlyMan, Public domain.
The pyramid of Djedefre is Egypt's northernmost pyramid. Believed to have been built by Djedefre, son and successor to king Khufu, it consists today mostly of ruins located at Abu Rawash in Egypt. Excavation report on the pyramid complex was published in 2011. Pyramid of Djedefre is situated 2½ km southwest of Abū Rawwāsh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abu Rawash and Kerdasa.
Abu Rawash
Locality
Photo: AhlyMan, Public domain.
Abu Rawash, 8 kilometres north of Giza, is the site of Egypt's most northerly pyramid, also known as the lost pyramid – the mostly ruined Pyramid of Djedefre, the son and successor of Khufu.
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.
Smart Village
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Smart Village is a high-technology business district in the city of 6th of October in Giza Governorate, Egypt, established by Presidential Decree no.355 in 2000, with activities starting in 2001. Smart Village is situated 8 km northwest of Abū Rawwāsh.
Abū Rawwāsh
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Abu Rauwâsh” and “Abu Rawwash”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.045° or 30° 2′ 42″ northLongitude
31.09306° or 31° 5′ 35″ eastElevation
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
8G2H23WV+26GeoNames ID
362240
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