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Capitals of Egypt

Memphis and Thebes were the capitals used by various native dynasties and the Asian Hyksos. After Egypt was conquered by Alexander the great, Alexandria became the capital.

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There are many different capital cities over the hundreds of years so it hard to name then all but I can name 2.

Memphis and Thebes.

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it memphisi i was a histroy teacher.

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thebes and Memphis

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