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Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baḥrī, Thebes, Egypt.
At its height, the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes covered an area of approximately 36 square miles (93 square km). The city was situated on both sides of the Nile River, with the main urban center located on the east bank and the necropolis—containing royal tombs and mortuary temples—situated on the west bank.1