Cairo - Memphis

Most probably beginning as a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between the upper and lower Egypt, Memphis was the capitol of the country throughout the Old Kingdom. Though New Kingdom Egypt was ruled from Thebes, Memphis remained agreat metropolis until taken over by Ptolemaic Alexandria. Today, however, centuries of Nile mud has swallowed Memphis entirely.

A Museum has been built to display the Collosus of Memnon and other sculptures found here.

Entrance Fees: (Please see at the bottom of this page)