Site of an ancient Egyptian harbor town in the eastern Delta near modern el-Khatana. It was the ancient Egyptian capital in the 15th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. It was likely first founded in the Old Kingdom, but then was overrun by the Palestinians c 1700 BC. Refounded by Seti I (1290-1279 BC), it was transformed into a new royal residence and seat of government by successor Rameses II (1279-1213 BC).