During the First, Second and Third Intermediate Periods, Egypt had multiple capitals held by rival dynasties.
The country's current capital is Cairo, and this has been the case since 972.
Alexandria was the second longest-lasting capital of Egypt, being used for the entirety of the Greco-Roman period, which lasted for 973 years.
Memphis was the capital of Egypt for over 700 years and was the seat of the power for the whole of the Old Kingdom period.
Thebes was used as the capital for approximately 485 years, mostly during the Middle and New Kingdoms.