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Memphis
Definition:
Memphis was an ancient capital city in Egypt, along the Nile River.
- Memphis was located in Lower Egypt, just south of the Nile River delta, where the soil was very fertile and crops were plentiful.
- Its fertile soil and important location between Upper and Lower Egypt caused Memphis to become a major city of trade and commerce.
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(See also: Egypt, Nile River)