Tur‘at Aşfūn
Tur‘at Aşfūn is a canal in Qena Governorate, Egypt. Tur‘at Aşfūn is situated nearby to the locality Sakan Rayy Isnā, as well as near Naj‘ ash Shawārib.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of Khnum.
Temple of Khnum
The Temple of Esna, also known as the Temple of Khnum at Esna, is an ancient Egyptian temple in the city of Esna, about 64 kilometres south of Luxor. The temple was mainly dedicated to the creator god Khnum and the goddess Neith.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Esna.
Esna
Esna is an Egyptian town in the region of Upper Egypt. Esna is one of the oldest cities in Egypt. It is really an amazing experience and a fascinating imagination when you walk in the streets of the city nowadays in 2020 and you feel like you're walking through history.Tur‘at Aşfūn
- Type: Canal
- Also known as: “Aṣfūn Canal” and “Tur`at Asfun”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Qena Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
25.30213° or 25° 18′ 8″ north
Longitude
32.55509° or 32° 33′ 18″ east
Elevation
83 metres (272 feet)
Open location code
7GQJ8H24+V2
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In Other Languages
“Tur‘at Aşfūn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ترعة أصفون”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sakan Rayy Isnā and Naj‘ ash Shawārib.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include New Esna dam and Maḩaţţat Isnā.
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