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Heliopolis



Heliopolis (Greek, “city of the sun”), ancient Egyptian city located at the apex of the Nile Delta, 6 mi (10 km) from Cairo. It was the center of worship of the sun god Ra until c.2100 B.C.

See also: Egypt, Ancient.

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