Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Overview
Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.
About Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Thebes, known to the ancient Egyptians as Waset, was an ancient Egyptian city located along the Nile about 800 kilometers (500 mi) south of the Mediterranean. Its ruins lie within the modern Egyptian city of Luxor. Thebes was the main city of the fourth Upper Egyptian nome and was the capital of Egypt for long periods during the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom eras.
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Components(3 locations)
- •Temple of Luxor087-002
- •Temple of Karnak087-001
- •Ancient Thebes Necropolis087-003
Details
- Countries
- Egypt
- ISO Codes
- EG
- Area
- 7,390.16 ha
- Coordinates
- 25.7333, 32.6000
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