Heliopolis
[hee-lee-op-uh-lis] /ˌhi liˈɒp ə lɪs/
noun
1.
Biblical name On. an ancient ruined city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta.
2.
ancient Greek name of .
/ˌhiːlɪˈɒpəlɪs/
noun
1.
(in ancient Egypt) a city near the apex of the Nile delta: a centre of sun worship Ancient Egyptian name On
2.
the Ancient Greek name for Baalbek
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