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Valleys That Lead from the Continental Shelf into Deeper Waters

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Valleys that lead from the continental shelf into deeper waters are known as _______ .


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Thebes

Thebes is an ancient city in Egypt, known for its wealth, grand temples like Karnak and Luxor, and as the burial ground of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings.

Mastaba

An ancient Egyptian tomb structure of rectangular shape with inward sloping sides and a flat roof.

Tholos

A circular building of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, typically set at a sanctuary, characterized by a conical or dome-shaped roof.

Pylon

The wide entrance gateway of an Egyptian temple, characterized by its sloping walls.

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