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Pi-Ramesses
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Pi-Ramesses
Pi-Ramesses was the new capital of Egypt. It was built at Qantir, near the old site of Avaris. The city had previously served as a summer palace under Seti I, and may have been originally founded by Ramesses I (1292-1290 BC) while he served under Horemheb.
Site Information
Country: Egypt
District: Al Sharqia Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: Second Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Ancient Egyptian
Site Features: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
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