World Heritage Identification Number: 87
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇬 Egypt
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis: A Testament to Egyptian Civilization at its Height
Ancient Thebes, also known as Waset, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt, serving as the capital during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, this ancient city offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient Egypt.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Thebes, Egypt
Thebes, known to the ancient Egyptians as Waset, was an ancient Egyptian city located along the Nile about 800 kilometers (500 mi) south of the Mediterranean. Its ruins lie within the modern Egyptian city of Luxor. Thebes was the main city of the fourth Upper Egyptian nome and was the capital of Egypt for long periods during the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom eras. It was close to Nubia and the Eastern Desert, with its valuable mineral resources and trade routes. It was a religious center and the most venerated city during many periods of ancient Egyptian history.Additional Site Details
Area: 7,390.16 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 25.73333 , 32.6
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