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This document discusses ancient Egyptian settlements and the terms used to classify them. It notes that the terms "rural" and "urban" are imperfect classifications when applied to complex ancient societies. Three ancient Egyptian terms are examined: 1) Niwt, which referred originally to any settlement but came to mean "city", especially applied to large urban centers like Memphis and Thebes. 2) Dmi, which likely meant "town" or large village and was hierarchically below niwt in status. 3) WḤyt, usuall

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