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Memphis, city and capital of ancient Egypt and an
important centre during much of Egyptian history.
The name of Memphis is derived from the Ancient
Egyptian name called Min-Nefer, then Greeks called it latter Memphis. Nowadays
it is a local village called Mit Rahina.
city of memphis,It
was founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar, Memphis was the
capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the
unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It remained as the capital of Ancient Egypt
throughout the Old Kingdom.
Memphis was a centre for the worship of Ptah, god of
creation and artworks, The creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son
Nefertem, were the main focus of worship in the city which formed Memphis
triad.
The city of Memphis was the capital of ancient Egypt.
It was the King's residence and the political administrative center until
around 2,200 BC.after unification for upper and lower Egypt.
First, the city was having many fine temples, palaces
and gardens. the city became scattered ruins, most of the city is gone, or lies
below cultivated fields, the city considered an open air museum includes vast
monuments such as The Ramesses II statue, it is enormous statue carved in
limestone. It is about 10m (33.8 ft) long.
Memphis Egypt is part of Saqqara necropolis with
remains of the great temple of Ptah and 2 huge statues of Ramses II still at
the site.
The history of Memphis is closely linked to that of
the country itself. The ruins of the former capital today offer fragmented
evidence of its past. They have been preserved, along with the great pyramids
at Giza.
The name of Memphis is derived from the Ancient
Egyptian name, Men-Nefer, which the Greeks later renamed Memphis.memphis
attractions, now is an pen air museum that Ramses the second huge statue is the
masterpiece of the area. To visit Memphis you would need to book a full day
trip that goes to the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Memphis . You may also book
day trip to both Saqqara and Memphis .
memphis sightseeing, Tutankhamun “1332-1323 B.C.” relocated the
royal court from Akhenaten to Memphis city at the end of the second year of his
reign. He established temples and traditions following the monotheistic era of
Atenism. There were also tombs of important officials from Tutankhamun’s reign
such as Horemheb and Maya, which are located in Saqqara. The city was further
developed under the reign of Ramses II, who devoted many monuments in Memphis
Egypt and adorned them with colossal symbols of glory. His successor Merneptah
established a palace and renewed the wall of Ptah Temple. Ramses II established
many religious constructions within the 21st and 22nd dynastie
In view of the poor state of preservation of the remains,
one must use a vivid imagination in order to visualize its past grandeur, its
prestigious temples, its royal pomp and ceremonies. The distinctly cosmopolitan
population of Memphis included, at various times, Hyksos, Libyan, Carian,
Hebrew, Greek, Persian and other minorities. The most famous workshops in the
country, the schools of art, the principal dockyards, the central archives and
the Great Tribunal were situated at Memphis. Plan Egypt Tours always arranges a tour to Memphis city during all Cairo Tours or you can book it on your
free day Memphis, Sakkara, and Pyramids of Giza Tour.
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