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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Akoris, known in ancient times as Mer-nefer(et) and later as Per-Imen-mat-khent(j), is an archaeological site located in modern-day Ṭihnā al-Ǧabal, Egypt. Situated on the east bank of the Nile, Akoris was a significant administrative center from the Old Kingdom through the Late Period of ancient Egypt. The site is renowned for its rock-cut tombs, known as the Fraser Tombs, dating back to the Old Kingdom. In the New Kingdom, a temple dedicated to the god Amun was established by Ramesses II, highlighting its religious significance. During the Greek and Roman periods, Akoris flourished as a prominent town. The site encompasses various archaeological features including temples, stelae, and a necropolis, reflecting its historical and cultural importance over millennia.
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