Sais, Egypt

:SAIS can refer to the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies

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Sais was the chief city of the fifth nome of Lower Egypt, located in the western edge of the Nile Delta. Its Ancient Egyptian name was Zau. It was of greatest importance in the Late Period, when it was the capital of the Twenty-sixth dynasty of Egypt.

Related Topics:
Nome - Lower Egypt - Nile Delta - Late Period - Twenty-sixth dynasty of Egypt

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