El-Gabal el-Ahmar, Sheikh Zayed City
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El-Gabal el-Ahmar is located today within the boundaries of modern-day Cairo, in the area of Nasr City. The name means "The Red Hill". The site was in full production in the times of Akhenaton, Amenhophis III, Tutankhamon and Ramses III. The quarry was directed by Huy also known as "Chief of the King's Works" and also by Hori. ()
Coordinates: 30°4'60"N, 31°2'60"E
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Sheikh Zayed City
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Day trips
El-Gabal el-Ahmar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pyramid of Djedefre, Letopolis, Lepsius I Pyramid, Cairo/Gezira.