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Thebes · Alexandria

Place · 3200 BCE

Thebes

Also known as

An Téibh
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Antigua Tebas y su necrópolis
Antikes Theben mit seiner Nekropole
Diospolis Magna
Diospolis Magna

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birthplace ofAkhenaten14th c. BCE
birthplace ofNefertiti1370 BCE
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place of death ofAhhotep I1560 BCE
birthplace ofAhmose-Nefertari1562 BCE

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Amenhotep II15th c. BCE

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has partKarnak Temple Complex1900 BCE

place of death ofNauny

place of death ofNefertari15th c. BCE