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A landform is a natural land feature that makes up the Earth’s surface. There are many kinds of landforms, including valleys, island, volcanoes, caves, mountains, plateaus, hills, plains, desert, and glaciers.

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What is a fact about ancient Memphis?

Memphis

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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 .

To whom did Danzig belong to before World war one?

Danzig was part of the German empire that was confiscated after WWI and made a free port, so that Poland and Germany both had access to the Baltic Sea.

What are the names of Philippines Island seaports?

Listed below are the major ports and harbors in the Philippines, according to overall importance determined by evaluating a number of factors (e.g., dollar value of goods handled, gross tonnage, facilities, military significance). Also refer to the Related Link at the bottom.


  • Batangas
  • Cagayan de Oro
  • Cebu
  • Davao
  • Guimaras Island
  • Iligan
  • Iloilo
  • Jolo
  • Legazpi
  • Manila
  • Masao
  • Puerto Princesa
  • San Fernando
  • Subic Bay
  • Zamboanga

What kind of rock is crazy horse memorial made of?

The Crazy Horse Memorial is being carved out of Thunderhead Mountain, a knob of granitic migmatite surrounded by schists and slates. It is geologically similar to nearby Mount Rushmore. These "mountains" stand above their surroundings because they are more resistant to erosion than the metamorphic rocks surrounding them.

How many blocks were used for building The Great Pyramid?

Depends on the pyramid and the period it was built. The stone blocks used on the Step Pyramid of Djoser weighed on average 0.5 ton. The Great pyramid at Giza an average blocks weighed in at 2.5 tons although some weighed up to 70 tons. Later pyramids were often made from mud brick. The Egyptians had a standard size for mud bricks of approximately 3x6x12 inches.

What did the plateau people live in?

I had to do a report on this a few years ago . They lived in permantent winter villages made of wood, or in semisubterranean pit houses along rivers. Hope i helped ? I had to do a report on this a few years ago . They lived in permantent winter villages made of wood, or in semisubterranean pit houses along rivers. Hope i helped ?

Who was Howard Carter's wife?

Howard carter had 8 children and i don't know if he got married but if he did he got married to lady Elizabeth.

What natural resources does Russia have?

More than 20 thousand of mineral deposits was opened in Russia. It`s the deposits of oil, natural gas , coal, black ore ( minerals), non-ferrous , rare and precious metals, rare earth elements , non-metallic mining and chemical industrial raw materials , precious and semiprecious stones and mineral materials . Russia occupies a leading position in the reserves of nickel, gold, silver, platinum , diamonds and other minerals.

The discount cost of mineral raw materials in the depths of Russia at the optimal development is 4214 billion ( 14.2 % of the world ), and in extensive is 1 253 billion ( 4.2%). The main share of minerals of the Russian Federation is the natural gas and oil , then the coal, many building materials , diamonds , nickel , iron ore and palladium. In the world balance of the discount value of the bowels of the earth in the first place is oil, then gas, coal , building materials , gold, copper and iron ore.

How did congress deal with western lands?

They created the Northwest Ordinance in 1787. That ordinance created a single Northwest Territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River, and east of the Mississippi River. The lands were to be divided into three to five smaller territories. When the population of a territory reached 60,000, the people would petition a statehood. Each new state would come into the Union with the same rights and privileges as the original 13 states.

What is Greece landscape made of?

I assume your talking about the musical "Grease" with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, right? It's made up of 50's/60's music, lots of dancing, and anything you could think of when a musical comes to mind

What type of landform is Taiwan?

Taiwan is characterized by the contrast between the eastern two-thirds consisting mostly of rugged mountains running in five ranges from the northern to the southern tip of the island and the flat to gently rolling Chianan plains in the west that are also home to most of Taiwan's population.

What landmarks are sacred to aborigines?

The Australian Aborigines saw many landmarks as sacred. Such sacred sites include:

  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
  • Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara)
  • The Glasshouse Mountains (Sunshine Coast)

Do trees make paper?

no really, it comes floating down form the heavens......yes it does from the pulp which i think is the trees inners

What are 2 map key elevation measurements?

Contour lines and spot elevations are two common elevation measurements found on a map key. A contour line represents a specific elevation, while spot elevations indicate exact elevation at a particular point on the map.

What is the name of the largest aquifer in the world?

The Ogallala Aquifer is said to be the largest aquifer in the world. It supplies North America's Great plains with water to irrigate the crops grown there. However, due to droughts and overuse, the aquifer is drying up. This is causing many farmers in the plains to panic.

What are spits and sand bars?

A spits or sandspits is a deposition landform found off coasts. At one end,spits connect to land,and extend into the sea. A spit is a type of bar or beach that develops where a re-entrant occurs,such as at cove's headlands,by the process of longshore drift.

Are mountains hills and plateaus formed in the same way?

No.

One way which mountains are formed is due to volcanic activity. Another way is when two of earth's plates push against each other, the ground smashes together and rises up which forms mountains. I believe the Alps were formed this way. Some small mountains can even be manmade.

What caused the Caribbean islands to have varying land forms?

The Caribbean islands were formed from the collision of the Caribbean plate and the South American plate. It caused volcano eruptions and earthquakes.