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Tanis Audio Guide for Husseiniya

Egypt's Thebes of the North

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Welcome to the Lost City of Tanis

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Ancient Tanis • Section 1 of 5

Welcome to Tanis, also known today by its Arabic name, San al-Hagar. As you stand here in the northeastern Nile Delta, you are stepping into one of Egypt's most fascinating archaeological puzzles. Look around at the scattered granite blocks and colossal statues; this was once the twenty-first and twenty-second dynasty capital, a city built to rival the grandeur of Thebes in the south. For centuries, this site was swallowed by the silt of the Nile, turning it into a series of mysterious mounds known as tells. Today, you are exploring what was once a bustling port and a royal powerhouse that dominated Egypt for over three hundred years.

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What does this Ancient Tanis audio guide explain?

This Mappu audio guide for Ancient Tanis highlights Welcome to the Lost City of Tanis, A Monumental Collage, and The Silver Pharaoh, giving travelers a concise overview before exploring Husseiniya.

Inside this guide

  1. 01

    Welcome to the Lost City of Tanis

    In Ancient Tanis, this section highlights Welcome to the Lost City of Tanis as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
  2. 02

    A Monumental Collage

    In Ancient Tanis, this section highlights A Monumental Collage as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
  3. 03

    The Silver Pharaoh

    In Ancient Tanis, this section highlights The Silver Pharaoh as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
  4. 04

    Raiders of the Reality

    In Ancient Tanis, this section highlights Raiders of the Reality as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
  5. 05

    Before You Head Off

    In Ancient Tanis, this section highlights Before You Head Off as a point to understand and notice during the visit.

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What does this free Ancient Tanis audio guide include?

It covers Welcome to the Lost City of Tanis, A Monumental Collage, The Silver Pharaoh, and Raiders of the Reality, with practical context and details to notice during the visit.

What should I notice first at Ancient Tanis?

Start with Welcome to the Lost City of Tanis. The guide then connects A Monumental Collage, The Silver Pharaoh, and Raiders of the Reality to the place, so you know what to look for on site.

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You can continue with follow-up questions such as "Why was Tanis called the 'Thebes of the North'?", then keep the guide connected to your map and trip plan.