Memphis, NOT Just Rhythm
When you think of Memphis, the beautiful city in the southwest corner of Tennessee immediately comes to mind. Memphis is located in the tri-state area, bordering Mississippi and Arkansas. It’s home to notable landmarks such as the Pyramid, Bass Pro Shop, Blues City Café, B.B. King’s Café, and the Federal Express headquarters. The FedEx Forum, where the Memphis Grizzlies play, and Redbird Stadium are also found here.
Other attractions include the Peabody Hotel, Soulsville Museum, and Stax Music Studio. Soulsville USA, a school and recording studio, has recorded many renowned artists, including Otis Redding, The Staple Singers, and Isaac Hayes. Memphis is well-known for the Elvis Presley Mansion and the Lorraine Motel, which houses the Civil Rights Museum dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Positioned on the Mississippi River, Memphis is famous for the influential styles of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll that originated in the city. Iconic musicians such as Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, while Presley’s Graceland mansion remains a popular tourist attraction. Other significant music landmarks include the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Blues Hall of Fame. Interestingly, the city is named after Memphis, Egypt.
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Memphis, Eygpt
Memphis is the city and capital of Ancient Egypt. Memphis is located south of the Nile River delta, on the west bank. Its location is about 15 miles (24 km) south of modern Cairo. Memphis is where the famous pyramids of Egypt are located and associated with the ancient city’s site are the cemeteries of necropolises. From north to south the main pyramid fields are Abū Ruwaysh, Giza, Zāwiyat al-ʿAryān, Abū Ṣīr, Ṣaqqārah, and Dahshūr. The Memphis archaeological zone was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
The plateau is filled with ancient art structures and artifacts of cultural-historical significance. The Memphis open-air museum at Mit Rahina is a diversion between Saqqara and Giza. It has a number of statues belonging to Ramses II, and sphinx, pieces of other statues, and the colossi of Ramses II.
