Discover the historical capitals of Egypt through our detailed map, which traces the evolution of these ancient civilizations urban centers from its earliest days to the present. Egypt, a land rich in history, has seen several cities rise to the status of capital over millennia, each playing a pivotal role during different dynastic eras.
"Home to ancient Memphis and modern Cairo, the apex of the delta has remained the administrative hub of Egypt for more than five millennia. Its importance in pharaonic times is underscored by the pyramids that line the edge of the desert escarpment west of Memphis for a distance of nearly twenty miles"
Toby Wilkinson
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt