Google Earth
When our tour stays in Cairo we not only see the sights in Cairo itself but travel south to the Fayyum and other pyramids.
Site | Coordinates | Comments |
Lahun pyramid | 29 14 10.41N 30 58 14.06E | Built by Semitic slaves who abruptly disappeared |
Kahun | 29 14 10.74N 30 58 43.29E | Pock marks from what I think is illegal digging |
Hawwara | 29 16 27.47N 30 53 55.87E | The famous Labyrinth is between the pyramid and the canal |
Meidum | 29 33 17.49N 31 09 24.78E | Note the fallen masonry |
Bent Pyramid | 29 47 25.00N 31 12 33 38E | |
Red Pyramid | 29 48 30.92N 31 12 21.67E | |
Step Pyramid | 29 52 16.00N 31 12 59.43E | There are several pyramids here at Saqqara |
Gizeh Pyramids | 29 58 32.88N 31 07 50.61E | |
Abu Roash | 30 01 55.62N 31 04 29.68E | Built by Khufu's son. Note the ramp to the north |
Cairo Museum | 30 02 52.05N 31 14 01.57E | |
Our hotel in Cairo | 30 02 20.99N 31 13 12.45E |