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What was Thebes ancient name?
The ancient city (Thebes) is not called that. Thebes is actually the ancient capital of Egypt, or Alexandria.
Why were pharaohs' tombs built near Thebes?
Well, the reason why they built them near Thebes was to remind people that Pharaohs had extraordinary powers.
The area of Egypt near thebes used as a cemetery for rulers is called the what?
Valley Of The Kings
What are facts about Thebes ancient Greece?
Thebes is a bustling market town. Thebes is known for its products and wars. Thebes was the birth place of Hercules.
How did Philip make Greek cities join him?
He defeated Thebes and Athens and then destroyed Thebes when it revolted and sold its people into slavery. He also offered them a share in the spoils of his planned capture of the Persian Empire.
What was Thebes ancient name?
The ancient city (Thebes) is not called that. Thebes is actually the ancient capital of Egypt, or Alexandria.
Which capital of ancient Egypt was sometimes called?
thebes
What did they find at Thebes Egypt?
In Thebes they found the great temple.and its called a peice of poop!that is not true don't lie! :P
Describe the condition of the people of thebes as the play begins?
The people of Thebes have been stricken by plague at the beginning of the play. The city is dying and the people are begging Oedipus to save them.
What did the sphinx demand of the people of thebes?
the young
Is the Valley of the dead located in Thebes?
Valley of the Dead, also known as the Valley of the Kings is located in Thebes. (Now called Luxor.)
What is Oedipus's vow to the people of Thebes?
Oedipus vows to avenge Laius' death, and to lay a curse on and drive the murderer from Thebes.
What tax did the people of Thebes pay the Sphinx?
The Sphinx demanded young men to be sent to her from Thebes. If they could not answer her riddles, they were killed and consumed.
Who were the western Asian people who conquered Egypt?
The Levantine group that conquered Egypt in the Second Intermediate Period were called the HYKSOS.
Why were pharaohs' tombs built near Thebes?
Well, the reason why they built them near Thebes was to remind people that Pharaohs had extraordinary powers.
Why did the citizens fo Thebes not investigate Laius' murder at the time it occured?
the people of Thebes were too worried about the Sphinx. they were being plagued
Who was the Phoenician founder of Thebes?
The legend is that Cadmus, in search of his abducted sister Europa, settled in Boeotia, founding the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes.
