Tura, Egypt

Tura (Egyptian Arabic: طرة Tora  IPA: [ˈtˤoɾˤɑ], Coptic: ⲧⲣⲱⲁ, Ancient Greek: Τρωια or Τρωη) was the primary quarry for limestone in ancient Egypt. The site, which was known by the ancient Egyptians as Troyu or Royu, is located about halfway between modern-day Cairo and Helwan. Its ancient Egyptian name was misinterpreted by the ancient Greek geographer Strabo, who thought it meant it was inhabited by Trojans, thus the Hellenistic city was named Troia. The site is located by the modern town of Tora in the Cairo Governorate.

Tura
طرة
Coptic: ⲧⲣⲱⲁ
District
Hayy Tura
Depiction of a limestone quarry in Tura
Tura
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 29°56′45″N 31°19′05″E
CountryEgypt
GovernorateCairo
Area
  Total25 sq mi (65 km2)
Population
 (2023)
  Total245,644
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)
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