Beyond the city
Memphis
The first capital
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Memphis
Memphis, at Mit Rahina, was the first capital of ancient Egypt; its open-air museum in the palm groves shows a colossal statue of Ramesses II and an alabaster sphinx.
Why it's on our list
- Ancient Egypt
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Memphis before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Memphis are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Pyramids of Giza18 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum20 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- The Citadel22 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)22 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Khan el-Khalili22 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Cairo International Airport33 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- Sphinx International Airport46 kmCar or taxi 135 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station23 kmCar or taxi 73 min