Abu Bakr Cemetery
Abu Bakr Cemetery is an archaeological site in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Abu Bakr Cemetery is situated nearby to the cave Tomb of the Birds, as well as near the ruins Mastaba of Penmeru (G 2197).Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pyramid of Kheops and Khafra.
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 740 metres southeast of Abu Bakr Cemetery.
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 750 metres southeast of Abu Bakr Cemetery.
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 1¼ km south of Abu Bakr Cemetery.
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 Abu Bakr Cemetery.
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 7 km northwest of Abu Bakr Cemetery.
Abu Bakr Cemetery
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.98197° or 29° 58′ 55″ northLongitude
31.12721° or 31° 7′ 38″ eastOpen location code
7GXHX4JG+QVOpenStreetMap ID
way 1032709701OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
“Abu Bakr Cemetery” goes by many names.
- Tatar: “Абу Бакр Зираты”
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Highlights include Tomb of the Birds and Mastaba of Penmeru (G 2197).
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