Kawm ash Shaqāfah
Kawm ash Shaqāfah is a locality in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Kawm ash Shaqāfah is situated nearby to the locality Masākin aţ Ţūbjīyah, as well as near Kafr ‘Ushrī.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Pompei’s Pillar.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Photo: Asiatologist, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
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.
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 – particularly the new Library of Alexandria – 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 Shaqāfah.
Kawm ash Shaqāfah
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Kawm ash Shaqafah”
- Location: Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
31.17833° or 31° 10′ 42″ northLongitude
29.89377° or 29° 53′ 38″ eastElevation
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
8G3F5VHV+8GGeoNames ID
9111402
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Kawm ash Shaqāfah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “كوم الشقافة”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Masākin aţ Ţūbjīyah and Kafr ‘Ushrī.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Catacombs of Kom el Choqafa wall peint and Kawm ash Shuqāfah.
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