Area K

Area K is a neighborhood in , . Area K is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Giza Pyramids and Pyramid of Kheops.

Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Giza pyramid complex in is home to the , the , and the , along with their associated pyramid complexes and the . is situated 2½ km east of Area K.

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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. is situated 4 km northeast of Area K.

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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. is situated 3½ km northeast of Area K.

Places in the Area

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

Neighborhood
Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a neighborhood, which is situated 4½ km east of Area K.

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 8 km north of Area K.

Locality
Photo: AhlyMan, Public domain.
, 8 kilometres north of , is the site of 's most northerly pyramid, also known as the lost pyramid – the mostly ruined , the son and successor of Khufu. is situated 8 km north of Area K.

Area K

Latitude
29.96213° or 29° 57′ 44″ north
Longitude
31.099° or 31° 5′ 56″ east
Open location code
7GXHX36X+VJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 631108232
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to French—“Area K” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “منطقة ك”
  • French: “Zone K”

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