This facts for kids

The word This can mean different things depending on how it's used. Sometimes, it points to something specific, like "this book" or "this idea." But in other cases, "This" can also be the name of a place! When a word has many meanings or refers to different things, we call it a "disambiguation." This page helps you understand some of the places named "This."

Places Named 'This'

Sometimes, words that seem simple can be the names of important places. Here, we look at two places that share the name "This" or a very similar one.

Thinis: An Ancient Egyptian City

One important place connected to the name "This" is Thinis (Egypt). This was a very old city in Upper Egypt. It was so ancient that it might have been the capital city of Egypt during its earliest times, around 3100 BCE. This period is known as the Early Dynastic Period. Thinis was a significant religious center and a burial ground for early pharaohs. Even though archaeologists haven't found its exact ruins yet, we know about it from ancient writings. It was located near the city of Abydos, which is famous for its temples and tombs.

This: A Region in France

Another place is This, Ardennes, which is a region located in France. The Ardennes is a beautiful area known for its forests and hills, stretching across parts of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The specific region named "This" is part of the French Ardennes. It's a quiet, rural area, different from the ancient city of Thinis in Egypt.