Thebes
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- proper noun
- /θiːbz/
- Unlike its ancient rival Thebes to the south, with its remarkably intact temples, Memphis today is invisible.
- mummies from Thebes
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Watch on YouTubeThey appealed to the people of the cities of Alexandria or Thebes, et cetera, of Egypt.
- They appealed to the people of the cities of Alexandria or Thebes, et cetera, of Egypt.
- On to Egypt, on to Thebes, which is where he felt he really belonged.
Examples
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Across the River Nile from Thebes lies Egypt's royal burial ground.
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Brilliant general, who commissioned exquisite temples at Abydos and Thebes.
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Anyway, Thebes is what I'm talking about.
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The finest artists in Thebes made this.
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Paser is the mayor of Thebes.
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The holy city of Thebes is rocked by scandal.
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This is a High Priest of Amun from the temple in Thebes.
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I conquered Thebes.
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I will make Pathros desolate, set a fire in Zoan, and execute judgments on Thebes.
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The grand temples and tombs in Thebes reflect the architectural prowess of ancient Egypt.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thebes for the Egyptian city also comes from the Greek name Thebai; the Egyptians called the place Waset, but Greek visitors used Thebai, and English kept that name for the great temple city on the Nile.