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Thebes, Necropolis of (necropolis) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 25 44 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 25.7333 decimal degrees |
| Long: 032 36 00 E degrees minutes |
Long: 32.6000 decimal degrees |
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Note: Ancient Thebes spanned the Nile River. The east bank is the site of modern Luxor and El Karnak, and was formerly the city of the living, with great temples and residences. On the west bank was the city of the dead, the "Necropolis of Thebes," containing the valleys of the royal tombs, royal mortuary temples, and the houses of priests and workers devoted to the dead. |
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| Thebes, Necropolis of (preferred,C,V,English-P,U,N)
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| Necropolis of Thebes (C,V,display,English,U)
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| Theban Necropolis (C,V)
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| Western Thebes (C,V,English,U,N)
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Qinā (governorate) (P) |
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Qinā (governorate) (P) |
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Thebes (deserted settlement) (P) |
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| necropolis (preferred, C) |
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| archaeological site (C) |
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| ancient site (C) |
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