Memphis An Ancient City of Egypt

Memphis is one of the beautiful archeological sites that you can visit in Egypt tours. It was known as Al-Munfir. Memphis is one of the cities that is full of information about the history of military arms. Memphis was a place for the worship of the god among the ancient Egyptians. The city of Memphis that is included in our Egypt day tours is an ancient Egyptian city. The city of Memphis was established in 3200 BC. King Narmer ordered by building this city. The city of Memphis was a great place which gained its importance within the old state. The inhabitants of the city of Memphis worshiped the god Ptah. The city of Memphis was rich in great archaeological treasures that you will explore in Egypt travel packages. The establishing period of the city of Memphis was during the rule of the third family until the sixth family.

The History of Memphis City

The City of Memphis is in Egypt, and it is an ancient city that you visit in Giza near the capital, Cairo. The city of Memphis is located next to a great mountainous area. The city of Memphis is 19 kilometers from Cairo day tours.

The city of Memphis was a famous ancient city during ancient times This area has many advantages that make it one of the most beautiful places among few ancient cities in Egypt. Establishment of the Memphis city. The city of Memphis is one of the first ancient Egyptian cities. It is the most famous among the cities of the North and the South. King Mina established the city of Memphis. King Mina ruled the city of Memphis for about 15 years.

The purpose of establishing the city of Memphis was to unify the north and south of the country so that Egypt became one country, and to make Egypt under one leadership and to name only a capital city for Egypt. All these historical info will be relevant in Egypt Classic tours.

The city of Memphis played a role as a great military city throughout the ages, in the economic, political and religious life in the history of Egypt, especially during the conflict between the sixth deity and the deity Hor. If you are a historical person, Memphis is considered a must-visit during 7 Days Egypt tours.

Memphis City Facts

Memphis was the largest human settlement in the world and the number of residents of Memphis in that period was about Thirty thousand people, but now the city of Memphis is an empty city. The importance of Memphis came after the unification of the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt, and the city of Memphis was the administrative and military capital of the modern state.

There was a huge cemetery that extended from the north to the south. This cemetery contains the greatest treasures that you will discover via 10 Days Egypt tour packages in the world and the whole world is speaking About the greatness of these relics and the Architectural skill that was used in this city, as the city of Memphis expanded on the western shore of the Nile to Giza.

During the rule of Alexander, the Great He Visited Memphis and in the era of the Ptolemaic state, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt, but Memphis was one of the most important cities at this time that you can head to during 13 Days Egypt tours. The location of the city of Memphis was a strategic location in the heart of the Egyptian. Armies were being prepared in this place and launched for war to the decisive battles. The ancient kings of Egypt used to appreciate the beautiful city of Memphis.

The city of Memphis contains a large number of wonderful Egyptian antiquities that you can visit in Egypt luxury tours, and this city has beautiful Pharaonic statues that tell about the history of Memphis. The city of Memphis is one of the cities in which ancient civilizations were various, therefore Memphis is a known treasure for everyone.

The Name of the City of Memphis

The City of Memphis was called by many names. This city was called Mnfr.It was called the White Wall, because the King’s Palace had white walls and this name remained until the twenty-sixth century BC.

It was also called Nefer, and the Greeks edited this name until it became Memphis. The Arabs changed the name to Memphis, and the multiplicity of its names indicates that this city changed its kings and families, and it also indicates the interest of the kings.

Memphis Between the Past and the Present

In the period between the Islamic era and the Middle Ages, the history of the city of Memphis was forgotten. This city was not famous at all. After that, in modern times, the Europeans were interested in this region. The two missions were sent to the city of Memphis to explore the city and know its history through Egypt easter tours.

The visitors via Egypt Short break tours of the city were searching for every information related to Memphis. They studied the kings who cared about this city and the reasons for its prosperity in ancient times.

Europeans were interested in excavating antiquities in this region. Sir Francois was the first visitor to Memphis. And that was in the sixteenth century. This city was visited by Andrea Teffeh, a famous geographer in his time, as well as the mathematician and astronomer John Gerber visited by a French expedition headed by the scientists Jomara, Revue and Dibo.

Many scholars who came to Memphis wanted to obtain the treasures of this city, and despite the lack of antiquities in Memphis, this city was one of the most famous places that existed in the ancient era, and its role for the Unification of the Egyptian country. What do you think about taking a Day Tour to Giza pyramids after finishing your journey?

Pyramid of Djoser

The Djoser pyramid was built 2700 BC during the reign of King Imhotep. It was built for King Djoser, the king who belonged to his third family.

This pyramid is the first pyramid in the world built in the form of steps. This pyramid consists of six terraces. This pyramid is one of the legends of the Pharaohs. It is distinguished by mastery in construction.

The Open Museum

This is a museum located in a village called Mit Rahina. This museum that is included in our Egypt Christmas tours has a large collection of Pharaonic antiquities. This museum includes small and very large pieces.

In this museum there is a large statue of King Ramses II, but this statue extends on the ground and there is a small statue of the great Sphinx.The relics in this museum are Unique that you will not find anywhere else around the world. You can enjoy a tour in this museum and explore it. Take a beautiful Egypt Honeymoon tours outside this museum to see the wonderful city of Memphis, which is distinct from other Pharaonic cities, so do not leave this wonderful opportunity and visit Memphis.

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