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Tanis: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Map added. Jul 18, 2023
Invalidated site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Tanis. Apr 28, 2020
Add assembly ID 174805 (asset ID 163516) to this WIP. Jun 28, 2013
Media added. Nov 28, 2012
Media added. Nov 16, 2012
Updated to mention the discovery of a sacred lake dedicated to Mut. Oct 21, 2009
Added new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Tanis. Feb 24, 2009
Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Tanis. Feb 24, 2009
Added new Web site: Tour Egypt - Tanis (San El-Hagar). Feb 24, 2009
Added new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Tanis. Feb 24, 2009
Population data updated. Jul 13, 2006
Article revised. Jul 19, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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