Memphis

Memphis

In Egyptian Memphis is called Mennufer. The city of Pharaoh Menes. This ancient city was Egypt's first capital over a united country. Founded around 3100 BC. It remained an important political and religious center all the way into the days of the Roman Empire. (Modern day Cario surrounds Memphis). Like Thebes this city had more then just one name, over time it had many new names, Ineb-Hed was one of its earlier names, meaning "The White Wall". During the Middle Kingdom, it was Ankh-Tawy, or "That Which Binds the Two Lands". For some examples.