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What were the ancient Egyptian names for Thebes?
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Thebes
Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baḥrī, Thebes, Egypt.
The ancient Egyptian names for the city known as Thebes included:
- Wase (or Wo’se): This was the original name of the city and the fourth nome (province) of Upper Egypt.1
- Nowe (or Nuwe): Meaning "City of Amon," this name was used when the city served as the royal capital.1
Additionally, it is believed that the Greek name Thebes (Thebai) may have been derived from Ta-ope, which was the ancient Egyptian name for Luxor.1