Builders‘ quarters

Builders‘ quarters is an archaeological site in , . Builders‘ quarters is situated nearby to , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Khafra and Pyramid of Kheops.

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The pyramid of Khafre or of Chephren is the middle of the three Ancient Egyptian , 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. is situated 280 metres east of Builders‘ quarters.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids and the most famous landmark of the in , Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact. is situated 710 metres northeast of Builders‘ quarters.

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The Giza pyramid complex in is home to the , the , and the , along with their associated pyramid complexes and the . is situated 640 metres southwest of Builders‘ quarters.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi and Kerdasa.

Neighborhood
Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a neighborhood.

Village
is a markaz in Giza Governorate, . It is famed for its hand-made textile crafts, woven carpets, and wall hangings in native traditional patterns. is situated 6 km north of Builders‘ quarters.

Locality
Photo: AhlyMan, Public domain.
, 8 kilometres north of , is the site of 's most northerly pyramid, also known as the lost pyramid – the mostly ruined , the son and successor of Khufu. is situated 8 km northwest of Builders‘ quarters.

Builders‘ quarters

Latitude
29.97597° or 29° 58′ 34″ north
Longitude
31.12787° or 31° 7′ 40″ east
Elevation
84 metres (276 feet)
Open location code
7GXHX4GH+94
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1232957097
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
10278880
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Russian—“Builders‘ quarters” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مساكن البنائين”
  • Russian: “Жилые помещения для строителей”

Localities in the Area

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