Dekheila (Arabic: الدخيلة) is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt with a large seaport. It is located 7 miles west of Alexandria and the seaport is an extension of the port located in Alexandria.[1][2]
El Dekheila
الدخيلة Dekheila | |
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![]() ![]() El Dekheila Location in Egypt | |
Coordinates: 31.122762°N 29.818239°E / 31.122762; 29.818239 | |
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Governorate | Alexandria |
City | Alexandria |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
Website | www.dekheila.com |
Dekheila is the probable location of the ancient Christian monastic complex of the Pempton at the fifth milestone west of Alexandria. There is evidence of a Gaianite community there.[3]
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