In time, however, Memphis lost its status as Egypt’s capital. By the turn of the 15th century B.C.E., Egypt had a new capital, No (Thebes), located about 300 miles [500 km] south of Memphis.
उस समय नोप (मेम्फिस) नील नदी के पश्‍चिम में और कायरो से करीब 23 किलोमीटर की दूरी पर दक्षिण में स्थित था ।