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Lower Egypt

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Lower Egypt
The part of ancient Egypt comprising the Nile River delta. It was united with Upper Egypt c. 3100 b.c.
Lower Egypt
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(Placename) one of the two main administrative districts of Egypt: consists of the Nile Delta
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Noun1.Lower Egypt - one of the two main administrative districts of Egypt; consists of the Nile delta
Arab Republic of Egypt, Egypt, United Arab Republic - a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC


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First national government, when Upper Egypt (Nile Valley) and Lower Egypt (Nile Delta) unite c.
Growing up in ancient Egypt: what was life like for Egyptian kids in ... by Wilmore, Kathy / Junior Scholastic
We conducted a household survey during August 2000 and January 2001 in Bilbeis and neighboring Fakkous Districts, Lower Egypt.
Estimating the incidence of typhoid fever and other febrile illnesses ... by Mahoney, Frank J. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Horus is identified as the god of light and rules over Lower Egypt (the northern half), whereas Seth is identified with the god of darkness and rules over Upper Egypt (the southern half) (Griffiths 126-27).
The African sacrificial kingship ritual and Johnson's 'Middle ... by Walby, Celestin / African American Review
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