Bahtīm in Qalyubia Governorate
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Heliopolis (ancient)

Heliopolis was one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, the capital of the 13th Lower Egyptian nome that was located five miles (8 km) east of the Nile to the north of the apex of the Nile Delta. Heliopolis has been occupied since the Predynastic Period, with extensive building campaigns during the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today it is mostly destroyed; its temples and other buildings were used for the construction of medieval Cairo.

Located at 30.1295, 31.2889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greek sites in Egypt, Roman sites in Egypt, Archaeological sites in Egypt, Former populated places in Egypt, Alexander the Great, Hebrew Bible places, Nile River Delta, History of Cairo

Al-Rifa'i Mosque

The Al-Rifa'i Mosque, is located in Cairo, Egypt, in Midan al-Qal'a, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt's Islamic history and modernize the city.

Located at 30.1546, 31.3104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mosques in Cairo, Arabic architecture

Shubra El-Kheima

Shubra El-Kheima is the fourth largest city in Egypt. It is located in the Al Qalyubiyah governorate around {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:30|7|43|N|31|14|32|E| |primary |name= }}. The city is situated in the north of Cairo and is part of its agglomeration of Greater Cairo.

Located at 30.1286, 31.2422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Greater Cairo, Populated places in Qalyubia Governorate, Metropolitan areas of Egypt

Ain Shams

Ain Shams or Ein Shams (عين شمس ˁAyn Šams) is a suburb of Cairo, Egypt. The name means "eye of the sun" in Arabic, with reference to the fact that Ain Shams is built on top of the ancient city of Heliopolis, once the spiritual centre of ancient Egyptian sun-worship. According to the 10th century Jewish biblical commentator, Saadia Gaon, Ain Shams is the identity of the biblical Egyptian treasure city of Raamses. 40x40px Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Heliopolis, Egypt

Located at 30.1295, 31.2889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Plastic Stadium

Plastic Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Shubra el Khaima, Egypt. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of ENPPI. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.

Located at 30.1125, 31.2647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Egypt

El-Quba

El-Quba is a district of Cairo, Egypt. It is famous for having two major palaces that were once the residences of the King Faruk. Along with the Tahra Palace, the Quba Palace is said to be the largest palace in Egypt. They are both still used today as official residences for high-level delegations. The district was once a rich neighborhood with enormous mansions covering the area. Today, high blocks cover the once richly gardened district.

Located at 30.0967, 31.3103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Koubbeh Palace

Koubbeh Palace, is one of the various Egyptian palaces which currently serve as the country's official guest house for visiting dignitaries. The palace was most likely originally built in the mid-19th century and sold to Khedive Ismail in 1866 by his brother Mustafa Fazl Pasha. It is situated several kilometers north of downtown Cairo, Koubbeh Palace was originally surrounded by agricultural fields and rural villages.

Located at 30.0987, 31.303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Cairo, Official residences in Egypt, Palaces in Egypt, Royal residences in Egypt, Visitor attractions in Cairo

Al-Matariyyah

Al-Matariyyah, Mataria or El Matariya is a district in the northern region of Greater Cairo, east of the Nile, in Egypt. The district is unrelated to the El Matareya coastal region in the Dakahlia Governorate. The Al-Matariyyah district's location was part of the ancient city of Heliopolis, one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt.

Located at 30.1295, 31.2889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Cairo, Districts of Greater Cairo, Archaeological sites in Egypt