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Must-see fort · Al Sharqia Governorate, Egypt

Pithom

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Pithom is a fort in Al Sharqia Governorate, Egypt.

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Pithom: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Pithom

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Pithom — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.55000, 32.06667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pithom open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Pithom yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Pithom?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Pithom?

    Nearby: Lake Timsah (lake, 27 km), Avaris/Ramesses (fort, 44 km), Great Bitter Lake (lake, 50 km), Tanis (fort, 63 km), Sadat Quraish Mosque (dargah, 63 km), Bubastis (fort, 66 km).

    Is Pithom worth visiting?

    Pithom is listed as a must-see fort in Egypt on Spotwander.