world reviewer
This city was the ancient capital of the kingdom of Egypt. According to legend, Memphis was established by Menes in 3100 BC and once became one of the most populous cities in the world. There are ruins from Ptah and Apis temples, known as world wonders during ancient times.
Written by 
Jordan-Ashley Baker.
“Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur”
'The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.' Copyright © UNESCO/Worl… Read more...
Written by press. UNESCO
Comments, reviews and questions
There are no posts. Why not be the first to have your say?
Add a comment, review or question
Sponsored ads
Red Sea Wonders
7-day cruise on the megayachts Harmony V and Harmony G. Explore the wonders of Jordan and Egypt in the comfort of these magn…
www.ewaterways.com
Egypt & Jordan Highlights Tour
11 day value tour exploring the highlights of Egypt including Cairo and Nile Cruise followed by Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman. From $2844.
www.kensingtontours.com
African Tours
Tauck’s Africa travel adventures are compelling and intriguing, from the Great Pyramids to the savannahs of the Serengeti.
www.tauck.com
Cultural holidays in Egypt
Authentic, value for money small group tours, from short breaks to Cairo, to 15 day tours of the whole country.
www.gapadventures.com
Wonders of Egypt Tour
This week-long tour, accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist throughout, is the perfect introduction to the many and varied …
www.greenbee.co.uk
Advertise here
Who's been here
Similar experiences
Machu Picchu
The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful ancient site…
Petra
Situated in mountainous terrain, the ancient city of Petra is an abandoned necropolis of temples and tombs cut into towering cl…
Tikal
The largest of the ancient Classic Mayan cities is spread out within the El Peten rainforest, in Northeastern Guatemala. The a…
What's nearby
Pyramid of Djoser
This step pyramid and burial complex was built in the 27th Century BC as the tomb for Pharaoh Djoser-Netjerikhet by his Vizier …
The Sphinx
The largest monumental sculpture in the ancient world, the Sphinx is carved from a ridge of stone 240 feet long and 66 feet hig…
The Grand Museum (Giza)
When you have 7000 years worth of stories to tell, there better be a darn good place to tell it with lots of people who want to…
