Letopolis, Cairo

#98 among attractions in Cairo

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Letopolis was an ancient Egyptian city, the capital of the second nome of Lower Egypt. Its Egyptian name was Khem 𓋊𓐍𓐝𓂜𓊖𓉐, and the modern site of its remains is known as Ausim. The city was a center of worship of the deity Khenty-irty or Khenty-khem, a form of the god Horus. The site and its deity are mentioned in texts from as far back as the Old Kingdom, and a temple to the god probably stood there very early in Egyptian history. The only known monuments at the site, however, date to the reigns of pharaohs from the Late Period : Necho II, Psamtik II, Hakor, and Nectanebo I. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°7'20"N, 31°7'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Cairo Tower, 6th October Bridge, El-Sawy Cultural Wheel, Imbaba Bridge.

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Egypt's tallest tower, with viewing deck
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Bridge
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Bridge
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Palace
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