The capital of Old Kingdom Egypt, near the head of the Nile Delta and where early rulers were interred in the nearby pyramids, was:

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The capital of Old Kingdom Egypt was Memphis, which was located near the head of the Nile Delta and was known for the nearby pyramids where early rulers were interred. Thebes, Alexandria, Cairo, and Babylon were all cities that existed during different periods in Egyptian history, but they were not the capital during the Old Kingdom.

The Capital of Old Kingdom Egypt, near the Head of the Nile