Solar temple

Solar temple is a ruins in , . Solar temple is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Valley of the Kings and Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut.

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The is an archaeological locality in the hills immediately behind the of . As such, it is one of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world - the burial place of most of the pharaohs of Egypt of the New Kingdom.

Archaeological site
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The was built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Located opposite the city of , it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. is situated 120 metres southeast of Solar temple.

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is situated 130 metres south of Solar temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El-Assasif and New Al Qarnh City.

Village
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is a necropolis near on the West Bank at , . It is located in the dry bay that leads up to Deir el-Bahari and south of the necropolis of Dra' Abu el-Naga'.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 2½ km east of Solar temple.

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is a city in . had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 43.0 km2 and is the capital of the . Nicknamed the City of a Hundred Gates or the City of the Sun, formerly known as .

Solar temple

Latitude
25.73855° or 25° 44′ 19″ north
Longitude
32.60654° or 32° 36′ 24″ east
Open location code
7GQJPJQ4+CJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 255042404
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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In Other Languages

From German to Polish—“Solar temple” goes by many names.
  • German: “Sonnenaltar”
  • Polish: “Świątynia solarna”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Solar temple and Monastery of Apa Phoibammon.

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