Kawm ash Shuqāfah
Kawm ash Shuqāfah is a cemetery in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Kawm ash Shuqāfah is situated nearby to Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, as well as near the monument Pompei’s Pillar.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Pompei’s Pillar.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
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The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are an historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
Pompei’s Pillar
Monument
Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Despite its modern name, it was actually set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD. Pompei’s Pillar is situated 550 metres northeast of Kawm ash Shuqāfah.
Saint Catherine Cathedral
Church
Photo: RolandUnger, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St. Catherine's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Alexandria of Egypt. It also serves as the church of the Franciscan monastery in Alexandria. Saint Catherine Cathedral is situated 2 km north of Kawm ash Shuqāfah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Alexandria and Wardeyan.
Alexandria
Photo: Wing, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city, its largest seaport, and the country's window onto the Mediterranean Sea. The city is a faded shadow of its former glorious cosmopolitan self, but still worth a visit for its many cultural attractions and still-palpable glimpses of its past.
Wardeyan
Suburb
Al Wardian is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Al Wardian neighborhood is located in Alexandria, specifically in the western part of Alexandria, near Alexandria Port.
Safar
Neighborhood
Safar is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. Safar is situated 3 km northwest of Kawm ash Shuqāfah.
Kawm ash Shuqāfah
- Type: Cemetery
- Also known as: “Kawm ash Shuqafah”, “Maqābir Kawm ash Shuqāfah”, and “Maqbarat Kawm ash Shuqāfah ash Sharqīyah”
- Category: burial
- Location: Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
31.17854° or 31° 10′ 43″ northLongitude
29.8931° or 29° 53′ 35″ eastElevation
13 metres (43 feet)Open location code
8G3F5VHV+C6GeoNames ID
8623363
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In Other Languages
“Kawm ash Shuqāfah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “كوم الشقافة”
- Arabic: “مقابر كوم الشقافة”
- Arabic: “مقبرة كوم الشقافة الشرقية”
Localities in the Area
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Nearby Places
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