Memphis (Arabic: مَنْف, romanized: Manf, pronounced [mænf]; Bohairic Coptic: ⲙⲉⲙϥⲓ; Greek: Μέμφις), or Men-nefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw ("North"). [3] .

Estimates of the historical population of Memphis differ widely, but according to historian Tertius Chandler, the city once had a population of about 30,000 people. It was the world’s largest settlement from the time it was established until 2250 BCE, as well as from 1557 until 1400 BCE.

Memphis, city and capital of ancient Egypt and an important centre during much of Egyptian history. Memphis is located south of the Nile River delta, on the west bank of the river, and about 15 miles (24 km) south of modern Cairo.

Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. It served as the capital of ancient Egypt and an important religious cult center.

Estimates of the historical population of Memphis differ widely, but according to historian Tertius Chandler, the city once had a population of about 30,000 people.