Tur‘at Niyāzī
Tur‘at Niyāzī is a canal in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Tur‘at Niyāzī is situated nearby to the locality Kafr Ghaţāţī, as well as near ‘Izbat Dhū al Fiqār.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pyramid of Kheops and Khafra.
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 3½ km southeast of Tur‘at Niyāzī.
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 3½ km south of Tur‘at Niyāzī.
Menkaura
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three main pyramids of the Giza pyramid complex, located on the Giza Plateau in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. Menkaura is situated 4 km south of Tur‘at Niyāzī.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kerdasa and Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi.
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 3 km north of Tur‘at Niyāzī.
Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi
Neighborhood
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Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi is a neighborhood, which is situated 5 km southeast of Tur‘at Niyāzī.
Abu Rawash
Locality
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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. Abu Rawash is situated 5 km northwest of Tur‘at Niyāzī.
Tur‘at Niyāzī
- Type: Canal
- Also known as: “Tir‘at Niyāzī” and “Tur`at Niyazi”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.0063° or 30° 0′ 23″ northLongitude
31.11736° or 31° 7′ 3″ eastElevation
16 metres (52 feet)Open location code
8G2H2448+GWGeoNames ID
425172
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Tur‘at Niyāzī” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ترعة نيازي”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kafr Ghaţāţī and ‘Izbat Dhū al Fiqār.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grand Egyptian Museum and Tomb of the Birds.
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