Tarkhan

#139 among destinations in Egypt

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Tarkhan is an ancient Egyptian necropolis, located around 50 km south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile. The cemetery was excavated in two seasons by Flinders Petrie. Tombs of almost all periods were found, but most importantly many belonging to the time of Egyptian state formation, the Early Dynastic period around 3100 BC. Petrie found more than 2,000 tombs, most of them simple holes in the ground belonging to common people. However, there were also several mastabas of the First Dynasty, decorated with a palace facade. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°30'0"N, 31°13'0"E

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Tarkhan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pyramid of Senusret I, Pyramid of Amenemhet I, Itjtawy.

4.2 miN
Pyramid
Pyramid of Senusret I
107 min walk • The Pyramid of Senusret I is an Egyptian pyramid built to be the burial place of the Pharaoh Senusret I. The pyramid was built during the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt at el-Lisht, near the pyramid of his father, Amenemhat I.
5.2 miN
Pyramid
Pyramid of Amenemhet I
133 min walk • The Pyramid of Amenemhet I is an Egyptian burial structure built at Lisht by the founder of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt, Amenemhet I. This structure returned to the approximate size and form of Old Kingdom pyramids.
4.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Itjtawy, Lisht
126 min walk • Itjtawy, is the name of the royal city founded as a new capital by Twelfth Dynasty Egyptian King Amenemhat I, who ruled from approximately 1991 BC to 1962 BC, during year 20 of his reign. As yet, the exact location of the royal city remains unidentified.

Tarkhan

Facts and practical information

Tarkhan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pyramid of Senusret I

Pyramid of Amenemhet I

Itjtawy, Lisht