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Thebes in Egypt is famous because it was the capitol of Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Thebes in Greece is famous because it was a major power during the period of the city-states. It was a major rival of Athens, sided with the Persians during Xerxes' invasion of Greece in 480 BC, and ended the power of Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. Thebes was conquered and destroyed as a power by Phillip II of Macedon and his son, Alexander the great, in 335 BC after their elite military group, the Sacred Band of Thebes, was destroyed in 338 BC.
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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.
What was Thebes ancient name?
The ancient city (Thebes) is not called that. Thebes is actually the ancient capital of Egypt, or Alexandria.
What are the people of Thebes called?
The people of Thebes are known as Thebans.
What is thebes?
Thebes was the capital city in new kingdom egypt. It was where Amun-Re was worshipped and also the site of the temple of Karnak.
Describe two famous battle Alexander?
The Battle of Chaeronea, when Philip II gave him his first significant military rank and Alexander first proved his worthiness of the throne, recognized by Greece and Macedonia alike. The Revolt of Thebes, when Alexander completely destroyed Thebes to punish their conspiracy to overthrow him.
Who is ahmose of thebes?
ahmose was a famous pharoah and his name ment the moon is born.
What is 'Thebes' in French?
'Thèbes' is a French equivalent of 'Thebes'. It's the location of the famous Theban cycle of plays about Theban King Oedipus and his family: 'Oedipus Rex', 'Oedipus at Colonus', and 'Antigone'. It's pronounced 'tehb'.
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.
Where is the Thebes Historical Society in Thebes Illinois located?
The address of the Thebes Historical Society is: 24995 Diswood Road, Thebes, IL 62990
When was thebes founded?
Cadmus founded thebes.
Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
What city is the setting for 'Oedipus Rex'?
Thebes Thebes
What was thebes?
Thebes was a city in ancient greek times!
What was Thebes ancient name?
The ancient city (Thebes) is not called that. Thebes is actually the ancient capital of Egypt, or Alexandria.
What is the web address of the Thebes Historical Society in Thebes Illinois?
The web address of the Thebes Historical Society is: www.thebescourthouse.com
What connection does the god Dionysus have to Thebes?
Dionysus was born in Thebes.
What are the people of Thebes called?
The people of Thebes are known as Thebans.
