# Memphis

Giza, Egypt

Founded around 3100 BCE, Memphis was the first capital of unified Egypt and the great city of the god Ptah. Now an open-air museum near Mit Rahina, it preserves a fallen colossus of Ramesses II and a famous alabaster sphinx.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Memphis, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 29.84944, 31.255

[City page](/cities/giza)

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