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which flowed into the Mediterranean. The Delta area was rich in arable land and was known as Ta-mehu meaning the Land of the Papyrus Plant. Lower Egypt was divided into 20 districts. The main cities of Lower Egypt were as follows: Avaris Tanis Sais Bubastis Heliopolis Memphis
Capitals of Upper & Lower in the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period Hierakonpolis & Thinis
During the time of the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period (1st11th Dynasties) Lower Egypt was ruled from the capital at Pe in the northwest Delta. Upper Egypt was ruled from two capitals which were located at Nekhen (Hierakonpolis) or Thinis (near Abydos).
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Each section of this Egyptian website addresses all topics and provides interesting facts and information about the Golden Age of Egypt. The Sitemap provides full details of all of the information and facts provided about the fascinating subject of Egypt, the Ancient Egyptians and of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, King Tut. Ancient Egyptian Capitals Ancient Egyptian Capitals - Upper Egypt Ancient Egyptian Capitals Ancient Egyptian Capitals - Lower Egypt Capitals of Upper & Lower in the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period Ancient Egyptian Capitals Thebes & Memphis Capitals of Egypt
http://www.king-tut.org.uk/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-capitals.htm
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