Tomb of the Birds
Tomb of the Birds is an archaeological site in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Tomb of the Birds 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 Giza Pyramids.
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 1 km east of Tomb of the Birds.
Giza Pyramids
Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 south of Tomb of the Birds.
Khafra
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 620 metres southeast of Tomb of the Birds.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi and Kerdasa.
Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi
Neighborhood
Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 the Birds.
Abu Rawash
Locality
Photo: AhlyMan, Public domain.
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 the Birds.
Tomb of the Birds
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
29.97881° or 29° 58′ 44″ northLongitude
31.12516° or 31° 7′ 31″ eastElevation
80 metres (262 feet)Open location code
7GXHX4HG+G3GeoNames ID
10278888
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Tomb of the Birds from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Tomb of the Birds”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nazlat as Sīsī and Kafrat Nassar.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Mena House Hotel and Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo.
Egypt: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Giza.
Curious Archaeological Sites to Discover
Uncover intriguing archaeological sites from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.