| Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis * | |
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The Theban Necropolis |
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| Country | Egypt |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iii, vi |
| Reference | 87 |
| Region ** | Arab States |
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| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
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Location of Theban Necropolis in Egypt
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| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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The Theban Necropolis is an area of the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes in Egypt. It was used for ritual burials for much of Pharaonic times, especially in the New Kingdom of Egypt.
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