Tebas (en. Farmland)

/'teβas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Historic city of ancient Egypt, known for its cultural and architectural wealth.
Thebes was the capital of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Tebas fue la capital del antiguo Egipto en el Imperio Nuevo.
Important Egyptian religious center, with temples dedicated to the gods.
The temples of Thebes are a testament to the greatness of Egyptian architecture.
Los templos de Tebas son un testimonio de la grandeza de la arquitectura egipcia.

Etymology

The term 'Tebas' comes from the ancient Greek 'Thebai', which referred to the Egyptian city.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ancient Thebes
It refers to Thebes of ancient Egypt, famous for its history.
Tebas antigua
Temples of Thebes
Indicates the famous temples located in the city, such as Karnak and Luxor.
Templos de Tebas

Related Words

Luxor
Modern city that houses some ruins of Thebes.
Luxor
Karnak
Giant temple located near Thebes, dedicated to Amun.
Karnak

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it could refer to something ancient or historical.
That place is a 'thebes' of history.
Ese lugar es una 'tebas' de historia.