Tomb of the Birds
Tomb of the Birds is a cave in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Tomb of the Birds is situated nearby to the bus station King Menkaure, as well as near the archaeological site Abu Bakr Cemetery.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
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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
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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 630 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
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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
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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: Cave
- Category: landform
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.97917° or 29° 58′ 45″ northLongitude
31.12527° or 31° 7′ 31″ eastOpen location code
7GXHX4HG+M4OpenStreetMap ID
node 6272174097OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entrance
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In Other Languages
“Tomb of the Birds” goes by many names.
- Hungarian: “Madarak sírja (bejárat)”
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