Thebes

Definition of Thebes

Nouns

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs
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city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
an ancient Greek city in Boeotia destroyed by Alexander the Great in 336 BC
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city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

Vocabulary Lists for Thebes

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