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Tell Nebesha
30.8600° N, 31.9106° E
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Tell Nebesha, located in the Eastern Nile Delta of Egypt, is an archaeological site that marks the location of the ancient city of Imet, the former capital of the 19th Nome of Lower Egypt. The site comprises a town, a temple complex dedicated primarily to the goddess Wadjet, and a cemetery. Notable finds include Middle Kingdom reused monuments and a temple constructed during the 26th Dynasty under King Ahmose II. The presence of ancient artifacts such as funerary statuettes and beads indicates a rich cultural and historical heritage spanning from the 18th Dynasty through the Saite period. The site also features significant religious structures and a large seated statue of Ramesses II, highlighting its historical importance in ancient Egyptian society.
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18th Dynasty Occupation
1400 BCE
Construction of Temple to Wadjet
1250 BCE
Construction of Temple by Ahmose II
570 BCE
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