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Heliopolis modern Egypt, city, northern Egypt, in Cairo Governorate, near Cairo. Modern Heliopolis is a planned city; the first buildings were...
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Heliopolis, meaning "sun city" in Ancient Greek, can refer to. Heliopolis (ancient), the ancient city in Egypt; Heliopolis (Cairo suburb), a suburb in modern Cairo, Egypt ...
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Heliopolis (Greek: Ἡλίου πόλις or Ἡλιούπολις), was one of the most ancient cities of Egypt, and capital of the 13th Lower Egyptian nome.

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Heliopolis (modern Egypt), city, northern Egypt, in Cairo Governorate, near Cairo. Modern Heliopolis is a planned city; the first buildings were constructed in 1905. The city has a racetrack and other sports facilities and is the site of the international airport of Cairo. Heliopolis is named for the nearby ancient ruined city, which was an important cultural center, capital of the New Kingdom, and a center for the worship of the sun god Ra. The modern city, sometimes called New Cairo, is considered part of Cairo.