List of ancient Egyptian sites

This is a list of ancient Egyptian sites, throughout all of Egypt and Nubia. Sites are listed by their classical name whenever possible, if not by their modern name, and lastly with their ancient name if no other is available.

Nomes

The nomes of Ancient Egypt, in lower Egypt
The nomes of Ancient Egypt, in upper Egypt

A nome is a subnational administrative division of Ancient Egypt.

Upper Egypt

Lower Egypt (The Nile Delta)

Middle Egypt

The area from about Al Fayyum to Asyut is usually referred to as Middle Egypt.

Upper Egypt

Northern Upper Egypt

Southern Upper Egypt

Lower Nubia

Map of Nubia

Upper Nubia

Oases and Mediterranean coast

Sinai

Eastern Desert

Notes and references

Bibliography

  • Atlas of Ancient Egypt, John Baines & Jaromir Malek, America University of Cairo Press, 2002
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