Aswan
A cataract is like a waterfall.
Abydos was located in Ancient Egypt, above the first cataract (waterfall) of the nile. Its symbol was a hill, surmounted by two feathers. It was the 8th nome of Ancient Egypt.
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The 2nd cataract in Egypt is located near the town of Aswan, approximately 100 kilometers south of the first cataract. It is situated on the Nile River and marks the point where the river becomes more difficult to navigate due to rocky outcrops and rapids. This cataract historically served as a natural boundary between Upper and Lower Egypt and played a significant role in ancient trade and transportation.
Since the first cataract is at Aswan, the area north of it is Egypt.
About 900 miles
a cataract is steep rapids formed by cliffs in a river.
The dams are named after the near-by city of Aswan which is on the first cataract of the Nile in Egypt. Its ancient name was 'Swenet' that translates as "trade".
ancient Egypt
The chief god of ancient Egypt was Ra.
aswan dam is constructed over the river nile in Egypt
The capital of Ancient Egypt was Memphis. They had Memphis as a capital for over eight dynasties all through out the Old Kingdom.