Sesebi
New Kingdom Egyptian town on the west bank of the Nile
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Sesebi or Sesibi was a New Kingdom Egyptian town on the west bank of the Nile, across from Delgo, Sudan.[2][3] A temple was built there by Akhenaten, who appointed a viceroy to maintain the structure, govern the local settlement, and secure traffic on the Nile.[4]
| Sesebi | |
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  Location within Sudan | |
| 20°06′35″N 30°32′35″E | |
| Type | settlement |
| History | |
| Built by | Amenhotep IV |
| Site notes | |
| Length | 270 m (890 ft)[1] |
| Width | 200 m (660 ft)[1] |