Site of Memphis

Component of Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur

Overview

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.

About Site of Memphis

Memphis, or Men-nefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw ("North"). Its ruins are located in the vicinity of the present-day village of Mit Rahina, in Badrashin markaz (county), Giza Governorate, Egypt.

Selection Criteria

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Details

Countries: Egypt
ISO Codes: EG
Coordinates: 29.8555, 31.2611

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