Kom el Bahig excavations
Kom el Bahig excavations is an archaeological site in Matruh Governorate, Egypt. Kom el Bahig excavations is situated nearby to the locality Taposiris Magna.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taposiris Magna.
Taposiris Magna
Locality
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Taposiris Magna, also known as Tapusir Magna, is a city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280 and 270 BC. The name means "great tomb of Osiris", which Plutarch identifies with an Egyptian temple in the city. Taposiris Magna is situated 7 km west of Kom el Bahig excavations.
Kom el Bahig excavations
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Matruh Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.93298° or 30° 55′ 59″ northLongitude
29.58718° or 29° 35′ 14″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8G2FWHMP+5VGeoNames ID
12534435
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