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Heliopolis

geographical name

He·​li·​op·​o·​lis ˌhē-lē-ˈä-pə-lis How to pronounce Heliopolis (audio)
ancient ruined city in northern Egypt northeast of modern Cairo

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“Heliopolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heliopolis. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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