Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

Cultural
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Photo: Rémih / CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Country Egypt
Year inscribed1979
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Overview

Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0