Memphis
- Address:Mit Rahina Village, Cairo
- Hours:Open daily 8am - 5pm (except during Ramadan)
- Admission:Museum admission: 25 L.E.
Cultural Experience, UNESCO Heritage Site, Monument - Historical
8:07 PM Friday, May 25
Partly sunny. Extremely hot.
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The city of Memphis was the capital of ancient Egypt. It was the King's residence and the political and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. It had impressive fortifications and temples, largely to Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. Estimates of population vary from 6,000 to 30,000 but either way, it was one of the larger, if not the largest, cities of its era.
Archaeological digging in the area has uncovered a Temple of Ptah and sculptures, including a sphinx (smaller than the one at Giza but still impressive), and the Colossus of Ramses II. These are now housed in the outdoor Memphis Museum in Mit Rihina, the modern town in this area. In 1979, UNESCO designated the area a World Heritage Site.
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It was a very lovely day. My guide Mahmoud and the driver were fantastic. I was alone in this trip and he guarded me safely through everything. He had a great knowledge concerning egyptiology and answered any (!) question I had. I felt really safe in his company. The food in the restaurant was lovely and we made a revue of the day. I can really recommend this trip and Mahmoud receives from me a ten out of ten !!!!!!!!Just perfect!
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We took this tour on our first full day in Cairo, and it was the perfect way to kick start our trip to Egypt. Our guide was terrific, providing us with historical and current information about Egypt which helped lay the foundation for other not-to-be-missed ancient sites. I highly recommend it.
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This was a great tour. We saw everything we wanted and more. Our tour guide was great and we learned a lot from him. The tour also took us to a carpet school and papyrus shop which we did not expect, but it was a great addition to the tour. Would recommend to anyone!
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The area where Memphis stood is located about 12 miles (20 km) south of Cairo where the Nile River divides to form its delta. The best way to get there is by organized tour or by hiring a private car and guide.
