East quarry no. 1, Widan el Faras basalt quarries, Giza Governorate, Egypti
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| East quarry no. 1 | Quarry |
| Widan el Faras basalt quarries | Group of Quarries |
| Giza Governorate | Governorate |
| Egypt | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
29° 39' 31'' North , 30° 37' 25'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Deposit first discovered:
Before 2900 BC
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ibshawāy | 51,173 (2018) | 33.9km |
| Ţāmiyah | 46,866 (2018) | 38.4km |
| Al Fayyūm | 306,393 (2012) | 44.1km |
| Madīnat Sittah Uktūbar | 41,930 (2011) | 44.7km |
| Iţsā | 45,269 (2018) | 49.5km |
An ancient basalt quarry.
Rock Types Recorded
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References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Abu-Jaber, N., Bloxam, E.G., Degryse, P., Heldal, T. (2009) QuarryScapes: ancient stone quarry landscapes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Special Publication 12/2009, Geological Survey of Norway, 183 pages.
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
African PlateTectonic Plate
- Upper Egypt basinBasin
Egypt
- Western DesertDesert
North Africa
- Sahara DesertDesert
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