Time Periods
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
Location
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Pi-Ramesses, the ancient Egyptian capital built by Ramesses II, was strategically located on the banks of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile. This site, near the former city of Avaris, served as a major urban center with a population exceeding 300,000. It featured a central temple, palatial structures, and an intricate network of roads and canals, earning it the moniker 'Venice of Egypt.' The city also housed significant military facilities, reflecting its strategic importance. Despite its initial prosperity, Pi-Ramesses' prominence declined in the 11th century BCE when the Pelusiac branch silted up, leading to the relocation of the capital to Tanis. The site's historical significance is further underscored by its biblical associations, being linked to the city of Raamses mentioned in the Exodus narrative.
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