Bahr Yusef Canal

Bahr Yusef Canal is a canal in , . Bahr Yusef Canal is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bahr Yussef.

River
Photo: مصطفي ابوبكر, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a canal which connects the Nile River with in . In ancient times it was called Tomis by the Greeks, which was derived from its Egyptian name Tm.t.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Lahun.

Village
Photo: Markh, Public domain.
(Arabic: اللاهون El Lāhūn, Coptic: ⲗⲉϩⲱⲛⲉ alt. Illahun, Lahun, or Kahun, is a town and pyramid complex in , founded by Senusret II. is situated 7 km southeast of Bahr Yusef Canal.

Bahr Yusef Canal

Latitude
29.24147° or 29° 14′ 29″ north
Longitude
30.91673° or 30° 55′ 0″ east
Elevation
25 metres (82 feet)
Open location code
7GXG6WR8+HM
Geo­Names ID
8556340
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Satellite Map

Discover Bahr Yusef Canal from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Ancient Greek to German—“Bahr Yusef Canal” goes by many names.
  • Ancient Greek (to 1453): “Διῶρυξ Μεγάλη”
  • Ancient Greek (to 1453): “Τωμις Ποταμός”
  • Ancient Greek (to 1453): “Τωμις”
  • German: “Bahr-Yusuf-Kanal”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Dimishqīn and ‘Izbat Kamāl.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pyramid of Hawara and Pyramid of El Lahun.

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