Thebes, Ancient city in Egypt
Thebes, known to the ancient Egyptians as Waset, was an ancient Egyptian city located along the Nile.
During the 11th Dynasty (2134–1991 BC), Thebes rose to prominence as the capital of a unified Egypt.
Thebes is renowned for its monumental architecture and statuary, including the Luxor Temple and Karnak.
Today, Thebes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination.
Thebes is home to the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried.
Location: Luxor Governorate
Location: Qena Governorate
Inception: 3200 BCE
Elevation above the sea: 78 m
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Thebes, known to the ancient Egyptians as Waset, was an ancient Egyptian city located along the Nile.
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
The Theban Necropolis is an archaeologically rich region located on the West Bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor), in Upper Egypt.
The Merneptah Stele, also known as the Israel Stele or Victory Stele of Merneptah, is an inscription by the Ancient Egyptian king Merneptah.
The Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III is an expansive archaeological complex.
The Mortuary Temple of Merenptah is significant for its architectural grandeur.
The Younger Memnon is one of two colossal granite heads from the Ancient Egyptian Ramesseum mortuary temple in Thebes.
The Ramesseum is the memorial temple (or mortuary temple) of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Medinet Habu is an impressive archaeological site located west of Luxor.
The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III is a New Kingdom period structure in the West Bank of Luxor.
