| | Thebes (Egypt) - MSN Encarta |
 | | Tombs dating from the 6th Dynasty (2323-2152 bc) of Egyptian kings have been discovered in the original necropolis, which is on the west side of the Nile. |
 | | With this event and the establishment of the Theban dynasty of kings, Thebes became the capital of Egypt. |
 | | Other celebrated Theban ruins are the Ramesseum, a temple built during the reign of Ramses II (1290-1224 bc); Medinet Habu, the temple of Ramses III (reigned 1194-1163 bc); and the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (reigned 1473-1458 bc). |
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