Al Kafr al Baḩrī in Giza Governorate
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Memphis, Egypt

Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, south of Cairo. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes around 3000 BC. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout ancient Mediterranean history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile delta, and was home to feverish activity.

Located at 29.8497, 31.2543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Saqqara

For other meanings, see: Sakkara (disambiguation). Saqqara Location of Saqqara File:Point rouge croix frontier vert green. gif Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.

Located at 29.8713, 31.2164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Memphis, Egypt

Pyramid of Djoser

The Pyramid of Djoser (Zoser), or step pyramid is an archeological remain in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. It was built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by Imhotep, his vizier. It is the central feature of a vast mortuary complex in an enormous courtyard surrounded by ceremonial structures and decoration.

Located at 29.8713, 31.2164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum

Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum were ancient Egyptian royal servants. They shared the title of Overseer of the Manicurists in the Palace of King Niuserre during the Fifth Dynasty of Egyptian pharaohs, c. 2400 BCE, and are listed as "royal confidants" in their joint tomb.

Located at 29.868, 31.2194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pyramid of Teti

The Pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt. It is historically the second known pyramid containing pyramid texts. Excavations have revealed a satellite pyramid, two pyramids of queens accompanied by cult structures, and a funerary temple. The pyramid was opened by Gaston Maspero in 1882 and the complex explored during several campaigns ranging from 1907 to 1965. It was originally called Teti's Places Are Enduring.

Located at 29.8753, 31.2217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pyramid of Userkaf

The Pyramid complex of Userkaf was built c. 2490 BC for the pharaoh Userkaf (reign 2494–2487 BC), founder of the 5th dynasty of Egypt (c. 2494–2345 BC). It is located in the pyramid field at Saqqara, on the north-east of the Step pyramid of Djoser (reigned ca. 2670 BC). Constructed in dressed stone with a core of rubble, the pyramid is now ruined and resembles a conical hill in the sands of Saqqara.

Located at 29.8736, 31.2189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Headless Pyramid

The Headless Pyramid in Saqqara was most likely built by the fifth dynasty pharaoh Menkauhor.

Located at 29.8753, 31.2236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Al-Hawamidiyya (Egypt)

Al-Hamidiyya (Arabic: الحوامدية‎ is a city in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. Successive census results indicate a considerable steady rise in its population - 73,298 in 1986, 91,732 in 1996, 109,468 in and 113,128 in 2008.

Located at 29.8978, 31.2642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Giza Governorate