1) City in ancient Egypt 2) Former capital of Egypt
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Avaris (s; Egyptian: ḥw.t wr.t, Budge notation: Hut-waret, Αὔαρις, Auaris) was the capital of Egypt under the Hyksos. It was located at modern Tell el-Dab`a in the northeastern region of the Nile Delta, at the juncture of the 8th, 14th, 19th and 20th Nomes. As the main course of the Nile migrated eastward, its position at the hub of Egyp....
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Capital of the Hyksos kings in the Delta
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