Western cemetery

Western cemetery is a locality in , . Western cemetery is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pyramid of Kheops and Khafra.

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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.

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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.

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Places in the Area

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

Neighborhood
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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 Western cemetery.

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Picture yourself in Egypt and you picture this. Imagine Ancient Egypt and this is where your mind will land. Here is , the city just west of Cairo, where on a desert plateau stand the Pyramids, Sphinx and royal tombs of the pharaohs.

Western cemetery

Latitude
29.9799° or 29° 58′ 48″ north
Longitude
31.13099° or 31° 7′ 52″ east
Open location code
7GXHX4HJ+X9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4996759343
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“Western cemetery” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “المقبرة الغربية”
  • Russian: “Западное Кладбище”
  • Spanish: “Cementerio oeste”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Al Ahram Street End and Central field of Mastabas and rock cut tombs.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mastaba of Seshmnofer III (G 5170) and Mastaba of Penmeru (G 2197).

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