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Touring Izbat ash Shandidi in Egypt
Izbat ash Shandidi in the region of Al Buḩayrah is located in Egypt - some 107 mi or ( 172 km ) North-West of Cairo , the country's capital city .
Time in Izbat ash Shandidi is now 04:22 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Cairo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Tanta, Qumbaniyat Abu Qir, Kafr ash Shaykh, and Kafr ad Dawwar. Being here already, consider visiting Nicosia . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Izbat ash Shandidi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Egypt Alexandria Sea 2007
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Ebaa New Year Greeting
Abu Ibaa and Ala Al kadi families in a trip to Al Mamorah - Alexandria, Egypt ..
Entering Alexandria الإسكندرية - Egypt مصر
Driving into Alexandria the second largest city in Egypt. ..
Helnan Palestine Hotel - Alexandria - Egypt
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Interesting facts about this location
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 31.30 30.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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 31.30 30.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Egyptian English Language School
Egyptian English Language School (EELS) is a private school in Alexandria, Egypt. It was founded in 2002 and offers: national education, IGCSE and American Diploma.
Located at 31.26 30.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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 31.31 30.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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 31.31 30.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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