c. 1300 BC
Heliopolis at its height. The centre of the sun cult, north-east of the modern city, is one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt. Almost nothing survives above ground.
Heliopolis at its height. The centre of the sun cult, north-east of the modern city, is one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt. Almost nothing survives above ground.
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