Memphis In Ancient Egypt. So yes, memphis, egypt was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient egypt. Less than 10% of egypt's area is settled or used in some way and more than 90% makes up the libyan.

Ancient memphis, located south of cairo, was capital of egypt through much of the pharaonic period. In the area around memphis, at sites such as saqqara and dahshur, pharaohs and important officials were entombed over many centuries. Memphis, city and capital of ancient egypt and an important centre during much of egyptian history.