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Memphis , ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100-c.2258 BC), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. It was reputedly founded by Menes , the first king of united Egypt. Its god was Ptah . The temple of Ptah, the palace of Apries , and two huge statues of Ramses II are among the most important monuments found at the site. The necropolis of Sakkara , near Memphis, was a favorite burial place for pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. A line of pyramids begins near the necropolis, extending for 20 mi (32 km) to Giza . Memphis remained important during the long dominance by Thebes and became the seat of the Persian satraps (525 BC). Second only to Alexandria under the Ptolemies and under Rome, it finally declined with the founding of nearby Fustat by the Arabs, and its ruins were largely removed for building in the new city and, later, in Cairo .
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Memphis , ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100-c.2258 BC), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. It was reputedly founded by Menes , the first king of united Egypt. Its god was Ptah . The temple of Ptah, the palace of Apries , and two huge statues of Ramses II are among the most important monuments found at the site. The necropolis of Sakkara , near Memphis, was a favorite burial place for pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. A line of pyramids begins near the necropolis, extending for 20 mi (32 km) to Giza . Memphis remained important during the long dominance by Thebes and became the seat of the Persian satraps (525 BC). Second only to Alexandria under the Ptolemies and under Rome, it finally declined with the founding of nearby Fustat by the Arabs, and its ruins were largely removed for building in the new city and, later, in Cairo .
The pharaoh always lived in the capital city. In ancient Egypt, that was Memphis.
The word is 'capital' and it was called 'Memphis'
Memphis
ancient Egypt was divided into upper and lower Egypt, their capitals were Thebes and Memphis
Memphis
The capital of Ancient Egypt was Memphis. They had Memphis as a capital for over eight dynasties all through out the Old Kingdom.
Ptah.
In Egypt.
Memphis, Giza
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The ancient Egyptian deity that was considered the paramount deity of the Memphis area is Apis.
The pharaoh always lived in the capital city. In ancient Egypt, that was Memphis.
Memphis, Thebes, Cairo
Memphis
The word is 'capital' and it was called 'Memphis'
Yes if fact it is.