Al Manyal in Giza Governorate
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Located at 30.0167, 31.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 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 1 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 0 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 0 miles away.
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Islands of the Nile, Islands of Egypt

Old Cairo

Old Cairo is a part of Cairo, Egypt, that contains the remnants of those cities which were capitals before Cairo, such as Fustat, as well as some other elements from the city's varied history. For example, it encompasses Coptic Cairo and its many old churches and ruins of Roman fortifications. Modern tourists visit locations such as the Coptic Museum, the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church and other Coptic churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Mosque of 'Amr ibn al-'As.

Located at 30.0167, 31.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Old Cairo, History of Cairo, Districts of Cairo

SilverKey Technologies

SilverKey Technologies is a software company established in February 2003 in Chicago, and has since expanded into India, Morocco, Azerbaijan, and Egypt. SilverKey's focus is on servicing organizations to help them deliver business value through agility, maximize the potential of new technologies, and optimize their IT investment. SilverKey's operational scope is not limited to the US, however it provides solutions to local SMEs in the countries of the branch offices.

Located at 30.028, 31.2169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Companies of Egypt, Companies of Azerbaijan

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 1 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 0 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

El-Manial

El-Manial is a busy district, located on Rhoda Island in the River Nile and is part of Cairo, Egypt.

Located at 30.0275, 31.2292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Islands of the Nile, Islands of Egypt, Museums in Cairo

Grand Nile Tower Hotel

Located on Al-Roda Island, the Grand Nile Tower Hotel was built as Le Méridien Cairo. It was expanded with the addition of a 41 floor tower in 2003, when it was renamed the Grand Hyatt Cairo. The hotel has 714 rooms and includes a shopping mall and a rotating restaurant. It ceased to be managed by the Hyatt chain on March 20, 2011 due to unresolved contractual disputes with the hotel’s owner and is currently operated as an independent hotel.

Located at 30.0348, 31.2276 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hotels in Cairo, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Buildings and structures in Cairo

57357 Hospital

57357 Hospital, located in Cairo, Egypt, is one of the biggest hospitals specialized in children's cancer in the world. Fundraising for the hospital, including well-attended benefit festivals, started in 1998, with a target date for opening of December 2003. It eventually opened in 2007.

Located at 30.0189, 31.2336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Egypt, Cancer hospitals, Children's hospitals

2011 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Egypt

On 9 September 2011, several thousand protesters forcibly entered the Israeli embassy in Giza, Greater Cairo, after breaking down a recently constructed wall built to protect the compound. The protesters later broke into a police station and stole weapons, resulting in police using tear gas in an attempt to protect themselves. The demonstrators eventually broke through the security wall and entered the offices of the embassy.

Located at 30.0287, 31.2169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2011 in Egypt, 2011 in international relations, Diplomatic incidents, Egypt–Israel relations, Political controversies, Attacks on diplomatic missions of Israel