Heliopolis

He·li·op·o·lis

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

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