‘Izbat al Makanah in Alexandria Governorate
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Abu Qir

Abu Qir (also spelled Abukir or Aboukir) is a village on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, 23 kilometers northeast of Alexandria by rail, containing a castle used as a state prison by Muhammad Ali of Egypt. The name is taken from the name of an Egyptian Christian martyr, named Cyrus, Arabized as قير Qīr . Near the village are many remains of ancient buildings, Egyptian, Greek and Roman. About three kilometers (two miles) southeast of the village are ruins supposed to mark the site of Canopus.

Located at 31.3167, 30.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Alexandria Governorate

Battle of Alexandria

The Battle of Alexandria or Battle of Canope, fought on March 21, 1801 between the French army under General Menou and the British expeditionary corps under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, took place near the ruins of Nicopolis, on the narrow spit of land between the sea and Lake Abukir, along which the British troops had advanced towards Alexandria after the actions of Abukir on March 8 and Mandora on March 13.

Located at 31.3106, 30.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1801, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving Egypt, Battles involving the United Kingdom, 1801 in France, 1801 in Egypt

Battle of Abukir (1799)

The Battle of Abukir (or Abukir) was Napoleon Bonaparte's decisive victory over Seid Mustafa Pasha's Ottoman army on 25 July 1799 during the French invasion of Egypt (1798). No sooner had the French forces returned from a campaign to Syria, the Ottoman forces was transported to Egypt by Sidney Smith's British fleet to put an end to French rule in Egypt. Seid Mustafa Pasha was an experienced commander who had fought against the Russians.

Located at 31.3167, 30.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1799, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving the Ottoman Empire, 1799 in France, 1799 in Egypt, 1790s in the Ottoman Empire

Canopus, Egypt

Canopus was an Ancient Egyptian coastal town, located in the Nile Delta. Its site is in the eastern outskirts of modern-day Alexandria, around 25 kilometres from the centre of that city. Canopus stood in the seventh nome (Menelaites, later Canopites after it), on the western bank at the mouth of the westernmost branch of the River Nile – known as the Canopic or Heracleotic branch or -mouth. It was the principal port in Egypt for Greek trade before the foundation of Alexandria.

Located at 31.3, 30.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Egypt, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Egypt, Titular sees in Africa, Former populated places in Egypt, Nile River Delta

Battle of Abukir (1801)

The Battle of Abukir of 8 March 1801 was the second battle of the Egyptian campaign in the French Revolutionary Wars, to be fought at Abu Qir on the Mediterranean coast, near the Nile delta. A British army of 5,000 led by General Ralph Abercromby landed along the beach to dislodge an entrenched French detachment of 2,000 under General Louis Friant. They did so, but not before 1,100 British troops were lost.

Located at 31.3106, 30.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1801, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving Egypt, Battles involving the United Kingdom, 1801 in Egypt, Egypt–United Kingdom relations, France–United Kingdom relations

Montaza, Alexandria

Montaza is the name of both a district and a park in Alexandria, Egypt. The district includes the park, but the two are legally distinct.

Located at 31.2827, 30.0219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Alexandria

Heracleion

Heracleion is also a spelling of Heraklion, Crete. Heracleion was an ancient Egyptian city near modern day Alexandria. It was known as early as the 12th century BC but its importance grew during the waning days of the pharaohs, the late period. Herakleion was Egypt's main port in the time of the pharaohs. It was famous because it was believed that Helen of Troy and Hercules have visited the city, and the city even gained its name from Hercules.

Located at 31.3042, 30.1006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Egypt, Cities in Ancient Egypt, Former populated places in Egypt, Underwater ruins, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Egypt

Maamoura Beach, Alexandria

Maamoura Beach (Not to be confused with the district of Maamoura and area of Maamoura in Qatar) is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It is located east of Montaza's royal gardens, and administrated by both the Governorate of Alexandria (Montaza Block) and the Maamoura Housing and Construction company. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions of Alexandria due to its beautiful beach and parks.

Located at 31.2879, 30.0325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Alexandria