Established by King Menes or Narmer (3050-2850 BC) who united Upper and Lower Egypt, Memphis was the capital city of ancient Egypt for more than 1,000 years. It is positioned where the Nile Delta met the Nile valley. Although little remains of the city, at its peak it had many temples, palaces and gardens. We see the Colossus of Ramesses II, carved from limestone and about 12.8 metres. (42 feet) high. The remains of the Temple of the God Ptah are still visible, other remains and artifacts include a large alabaster sphinx.
