Memphis, Egypt
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Memphis, or Men-nefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw. Its ruins are located in the vicinity of the present-day village of Mit Rahina, in Ba
Ruins of the pillared hall of Ramesses II at Mit Rahina
Memphis and its necropolis Saqqara as seen from the International Space Station
Ritualistic object depicting the god Nefertem, who was mainly worshipped in Memphis, The Walters Art Museum
Ramesses II flanked by Ptah and Sekhmet
Old Kingdom of Egypt
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In ancient Egyptian history, the Old Kingdom is the period spanning c. 2700 – c. 2200 BC. It is also known as the "Age of the Pyramids" or the "Age of the Pyramid Builders", as it encompasses the reig
Memphis, Egypt
…Egyptian history, the city was founded by King Menes. It was the capital of ancient Egypt (Kemet or Kumat) during both the Early Dynastic Period and Old Kingdom and remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was a hub of…
The Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.
The Temple of Djoser at Saqqara
Limestone Ka statue of Djoser from his pyramid serdab at Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
The head of a King, likely Huni c. 2650–2600 BC, Brooklyn Museum.