Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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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The Theban Necropolis is an ancient burial site located on the west bank of the Nile River, across from the city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor) in Upper Egypt. This area served as a major necropolis for pharaonic Egypt, most notably during the New Kingdom period. It includes a vast array of tombs and cemeteries, serving as the final resting place for many Egyptian royals and nobles. The site's significance lies in its rich archaeological evidence of burial and funerary practices, providing insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals associated with death and the afterlife. The Theban Necropolis is a key location for understanding the complexity and scale of ancient Egyptian civilization during the Late Bronze Age.
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