Al Kunayyisah in Giza Governorate
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Located at 30.0167, 31.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Giza, Governorate capitals in Egypt, Giza Plateau, Populated places in Giza Governorate, Metropolitan areas of Egypt

Battle of al-Babein

The Battle of al-Babein took place on March 18, 1167, between Amalric I of Jerusalem and a Zengid army under Shirkuh for control of Egypt. Saladin served as Shirkuh’s highest-ranking officer in the battle. The battle was a tactical draw between the Zengid forces and King Amalric's invasion army.

Located at 30.0167, 31.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles of the Crusades, Battles involving Arab Egypt, Battles involving the Fatimid Caliphate, Battles involving the Seljuk Turks, 12th century in Egypt, 12th-century crusades, Conflicts in 1167

Manial Palace and Museum

The Manial Palace and Museum, (Arabic; met-haf al-Manial), is a former Ottoman Egyptian dynasty era palace and grounds on Rhoda Island in the Nile, located in the Sharia al-Saray area in the El-Manial district of southern Cairo, Egypt. The palace and estate has been preserved as an Antiquities Council directed historic house museum and estate, reflecting the settings and lifestyle of the late 19th and early 20th century Egyptian royal prince and heir apparent.

Located at 30.0208, 31.2256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Museums in Cairo, Gardens in Egypt, Palaces in Cairo, History museums in Egypt, Historic house museums, Muhammad Ali Dynasty, Old Cairo, Visitor attractions in Cairo

Rhoda Island

Rhoda Island or Rawdah Island,, is an island located on the Nile in central Cairo. The El-Manial District, and the Al-Manyal Palace Museum and gardens, are located on the island. It is west of historic Old Cairo, across a small branch of the Nile. The island has one of the oldest Islamic buildings in Egypt, the Nilometer on its southern tip.

Located at 30.0208, 31.2256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Islands of the Nile, Islands of Egypt

Giza Zoo

The Giza Zoo is a zoological garden in Giza, Egypt. It is one of the few green areas in the city, and includes Giza's largest park. The zoo covers about 80 acres, and is home to many endangered species, as well as a selection of endemic fauna. Rare species have been successfully bred in the zoo - including the first Californian sea lion to be born in the Middle East in 2002.

Located at 30.0245, 31.2139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Zoos in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Cairo

Ahmed Shawki Museum

Ahmed Shawki Museum is named after and dedicated to the poet and dramatist Ahmed Shawki (1869–1932).

Located at 30.0214, 31.2175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Cairo, Biographical museums in Egypt, Literary museums in Egypt, Poetry museums, Historic house museums in Egypt, Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Art museums and galleries in Egypt, Museums established in 1977, Houses in Egypt, Gardens in Egypt, Buildings and structures in Giza, 1977 establishments in Egypt

Umm Kulthum Museum

Template:April 2008ifsubst Umm Kulthum Museum متحف أم كلثوم {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=Umm Kulthum4. jpg|size=|sizedefault=250px|alt=}} Umm KulthumEstablished 1998Location Old Cairo, Cairo 22x20pxType Specialized museumCurator Dr. Nahla MatarWebsite {{#invoke:URL|url|1=http://www. umkalthoum. gov. eg|2=Official website}} Om Kalthoum Museum is a biographical museum in Giza, near Cairo, Egypt.

Located at 30.0072, 31.2253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Cairo, Biographical museums in Egypt, Visitor attractions in Cairo

Taha Hussein Museum

Taha Hussein Museum is a historic house museum and biographical museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is about the life, teaching, and residence of Taha Hussein (November 14, 1889—October 28, 1973) (nicknamed "Dean of Arabic Literature"). He was one of the most influential 20th century Egyptian writers and intellectuals, and a figurehead for the Al-Nahda—Arab Renaissance and the modernist movement in the Arab World.

Located at 30.0049, 31.1851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Cairo, Biographical museums in Egypt, History museums in Egypt, Historic house museums in Egypt, Al-Nahda