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Ancient ruined city in Tennessee? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

memphis

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This might be a double definition.

'ancient ruined city' is the first definition.
'memphis' can be an answer for 'city' (ancient Egyptian city). I'm unsure of the 'ancient ruined' bit.

'in tennessee?' is the second definition.
('Memphis' is part of 'tennessee')

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(Other definitions for memphis that I've seen before include "Name of city at different times overlooking the Nile and Mississippi?" , "US city where Gracelands is located" , "City of Tennessee/Egypt" , "Ancient Egyptian city" , "Largest city in Tennessee" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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