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Avaris

Sharqia Governorate, Egypt

Avaris (ḥw.t wr.t, sometimes hut-waret, Ancient ὔ, Auaris, Avaris, Egyptian, Avaris) was the Hyksos capital of Egypt located at the modern site of Tell el-Dab'a in the northeastern region of the Nile Delta. As the main course of the Nile migrated eastward, its position at the hub of Egypt's delta emporia made it a major capital suitable for trade. It was occupied from around the 18th century BC until its capture by Ahmose I in the 16th century BC.

Monument data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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