Archaeological site · Egypt
Meidum Pyramid
Meidum preserves an important stage in the development from stepped to smooth-sided pyramids.
Where it is
29.3884, 31.1574
Why go
Associated with Sneferu, the pyramid was altered through several building phases. The tower-like core visible today differs substantially from the intended finished form. It offers a way to understand the experimentation that preceded the better-known pyramids at Dahshur and Giza.
Near Meidum Pyramid
Archaeological site
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66 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Synagogue
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An Old Cairo synagogue closely associated with the documents of the Cairo Geniza.
69 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Museum
Coptic Museum
An Old Cairo museum tracing Coptic art through manuscripts, icons, woodwork and church decoration.
69 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Museum
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
A Cairo museum presenting Egyptian civilization across periods, including the royal mummies.
69 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ