Memphis, Where the Grandeur of Ancient Egypt Endures

200, Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
A very exquisite statue
3.7
Historical site

Introduction

Memphis, an ancient city in Lower Egypt, is located in the village of Badrshinah, 30 kilometers southwest of Cairo. According to legend, this city was built by the first pharaoh of Egypt, Menes, and became the capital of the first nome of Lower Egypt, Men-nefer. Since the Old Kingdom period, Memphis has been the capital of Egypt, except for the eleventh and twelfth dynasties. However, in the New Kingdom period, this city was replaced by Thebes. Among the more than 80 pyramids in Egypt, most of them are concentrated in Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis. Memphis is also known as the White City and was renamed Memphis after Menes unified Egypt. The Giza Pyramid Complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields".
Address
200, Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Opening hours
09:00-16:00

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