Tur‘at Kirdāsah
Tur‘at Kirdāsah is a canal in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Tur‘at Kirdāsah is situated nearby to the locality Kafr Ghaţāţī, as well as near the village Kafrat Nassar.| 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.
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 3½ km south of Tur‘at Kirdāsah.
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 2½ km south of Tur‘at Kirdāsah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi and Kerdasa.
Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi
Neighborhood
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Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Tur‘at Kirdāsah.
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 4 km northwest of Tur‘at Kirdāsah.
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 6 km northwest of Tur‘at Kirdāsah.
Tur‘at Kirdāsah
- Type: Canal
- Also known as: “Tir‘at Kirdāsah” and “Tur`at Kirdasah”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.00027° or 30° 0′ 1″ northLongitude
31.12741° or 31° 7′ 39″ eastElevation
20 metres (66 feet)Open location code
8G2H242G+4XGeoNames ID
425176
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In Other Languages
“Tur‘at Kirdāsah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ترعة كرداسة”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kafr Ghaţāţī and Kafrat Nassar.
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