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The region of Northern Egypt is termed Lower Egypt because it is further downstream on the Nile River. Conversely, the region of Southern Egypt is termed Upper Egypt because it is further upstream on the Nile River. The Nile River flows from south to north.

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What was the area located south of Upper Egypt called?

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The part of ancient located to the south was called which kingdom?

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Where is upper Egypt in Egypt?

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The part of ancient Egypt located to the south was called what kingdom?

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Where is lower Egypt and upper Egypt located?

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What is the area south of upper Egypt called?

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