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Memphis
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. It was the capital of Ancient Egypt for over eight consecutive dynasties during the Old Kingdom. Memphis was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, as part of Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur.
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Country: Egypt
District: Giza Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: Fourth Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Ancient Egyptians
Site Features: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
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Part of: Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Date of Inscription: 1979
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Elevation: 19 m
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