Abu Qir Bay
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Primary inflow | Lake Idku |
|---|---|
| Part of | Mediterranean Sea |
| Average depth | 10–12 m (33–39 ft) |
| Etymology | Abu Qir |
| Max. depth | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Water volume | 5–6 km3 (1. 2–1. 4 cu mi) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2227925 |
About Abu Qir Bay
The Abū Qīr Bay is a spacious bay on the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria in Egypt, lying between the Rosetta mouth of the Nile and the town of Abu Qir. The ancient cities of Canopus, Heracleion and Menouthis lie submerged beneath the waters of the bay.
