Memphis Egypt

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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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