Egyptian cities are cities that can be founded by the Egyptian civilization in Civilization III and its expansions. The first city founded is the capital, and the names of future cities are chosen in the order they appear on the list below.
The names listed are default names; players can change their cities' names if they choose.
List of cities[]
Founding Order | City Name | Notes |
---|---|---|
1 | Thebes | Trading hub; original capital of Egypt from 2053 BCE to 1352 BCE; ruins now located in Luxor, Egypt |
2 | Memphis | Original capital of Egypt from 3200 BCE to 2055 BCE |
3 | Heliopolis | Now called Masr El Gedida; founded by Alexander the Great |
4 | Elephantine | Island in Southern Egypt |
5 | Alexandria | Major trade and economic hub; founded by Alexander the Great |
6 | Pi-Ramesses | Founded by Ramesses the Great; located in Qantir, Egypt |
7 | Giza | Home to the Pyramids of Gize |
8 | Byblos | Ancient trading hub on Canaan |
9 | El-Amarna | |
10 | Hieraconpolis | |
11 | Abydos | |
12 | Asyut | |
13 | Avaris | |
14 | Lisht | |
15 | Buto | |
16 | Edfu | |
17 | Pithom | |
18 | Busiris | |
19 | Kahun | |
20 | Athribis | |
21 | Mendes | |
22 | El-Ashmunein | |
23 | Tanis | |
24 | Buhen | |
25 | Bubastis | |
26 | This | |
27 | Oryx | |
28 | Sebennytus | |
29 | Cairo | Modern capital of Egypt; Cultural and Economic hub |