Qaryat Bahīj
Qaryat Bahīj is a locality in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Qaryat Bahīj is situated nearby to the locality Naj‘ al Jūr, as well as near Zāwiyat al ‘Asīlah.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taposiris Magna.
Taposiris Magna
Locality
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Taposiris Magna, also known as Tapusir Magna, is a city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280 and 270 BC. The name means "great tomb of Osiris", which Plutarch identifies with an Egyptian temple in the city. Taposiris Magna is situated 8 km west of Qaryat Bahīj.
Qaryat Bahīj
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Qaryat Bahij”
- Location: Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.93323° or 30° 55′ 60″ northLongitude
29.60736° or 29° 36′ 27″ eastElevation
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
8G2FWJM4+7WGeoNames ID
434138
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In Other Languages
“Qaryat Bahīj” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قرية بهيج”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kom el Bahig excavations and Maḩaţţat Bahīj.
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