Tomb of Hemon
Tomb of Hemon is an archaeological site in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Tomb of Hemon is situated nearby to Khafra, as well as near Pyramid of Kheops.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pyramid of Kheops and Khafra.
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. Pyramid of Kheops is situated 410 metres east of Tomb of Hemon.
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 390 metres south of Tomb of Hemon.
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 1 km southwest of Tomb of Hemon.
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.
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 6 km north of Tomb of Hemon.
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 8 km northwest of Tomb of Hemon.
Tomb of Hemon
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.97946° or 29° 58′ 46″ northLongitude
31.12993° or 31° 7′ 48″ eastElevation
72 metres (236 feet)Open location code
7GXHX4HH+QXGeoNames ID
10278879
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