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Bubastis
by Einsamer Schütze, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
by Einsamer Schütze, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
by Einsamer Schütze, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bubastis
Bubastis, also known as Tell-Basta or Per-Bast, was an Ancient Egyptian city. It was the capital of its own nome, located along the River Nile in the Delta region of Lower Egypt. It became a royal residence after Shoshenq I, the first ruler and founder of the 22nd dynasty.
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Country: Egypt
District: Al Sharqia Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: Second Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Ancient Egyptians
Site Features: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
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Elevation: 8 m
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