Area D
Area D is a neighborhood in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Area D is situated nearby to the neighborhood Area B, as well as near Area C.Places of Interest
Highlights include Giza Pyramids and Pyramid of Kheops.
Giza Pyramids
Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
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 3 km east of Area D.
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 2½ km east of Area D.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi and Kerdasa.
Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi
Neighborhood
Photo: Maveric149, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nazlet Al Siman and Al Sisi is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km east of Area D.
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 Area D.
Abu Rawash
Locality
Photo: AhlyMan, Public domain.
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 Area D.
Area D
- Type: Neighborhood
- Categories: residential area and locality
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.97577° or 29° 58′ 33″ northLongitude
31.10332° or 31° 6′ 12″ eastOpen location code
7GXHX4G3+88OpenStreetMap ID
way 691220264OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residentialOpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
“Area D” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “منطقة د”
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