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During the Early Dynastic Period and Old Kingdom, Memphis became the capital of Ancient Egypt for more than six consecutive dynasties. The city reached a peak of prestige under the Sixth Dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks.
24 mag 2024 · Memphis, city and capital of ancient Egypt and an important centre during much of Egyptian history. Memphis is located south of the Nile River delta, on the west bank of the river, and about 15 miles (24 km) south of modern Cairo.
20 set 2016 · Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. It served as the capital of ancient Egypt and an important religious cult center.
- Joshua J. Mark
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur. The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Memphis enjoyed being the capital city of ancient Egypt during eight consecutive dynasties during the Old Kingdom. With the rise of Thebes during the New Kingdom, Memphis declined. It did, however, function as a second capital of Egypt and saw the birth of Amenhotep II.
Memphis, Capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom (c. 2575–c. 2130 bce), located on the western bank of the Nile River south of modern Cairo. Founded c. 2925 bce by Menes, it was by the 3rd dynasty a flourishing community.
4 gen 2023 · The Ancient Egyptian city of Memphis was the first ever capital of a unified Egypt. Founded approximately 5,000 years ago, the settlement with its surrounding Necropolis have become one of Egypt’s most enduring icons. The site was given UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1979.
