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thebes

/ˈθiːbz/
thebes
Adjective:Theban
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• noun

1

An ancient royal city in Upper Egypt situated along the Nile River on the site of modern-day Luxor, which served as the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms.

2

A historic city in central Greece located in the region of Boeotia northwest of Athens, famed in classical antiquity as a major military power and the setting of numerous Greek myths.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thebes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thebes
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