A Trip To Saqqara - Ancient Egypt - Visit Saqqara - Travel to Egypt - History of Egypt - Imhotep

If you're a history lover, a trip to Saqqara in Egypt needs to be at the top of your list!

Here are some more facts about this wonderful spot.

- Saqqara is an ancient burial ground in Egypt of about 7 Kilometers.
- It’s considered the Necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
- It’s located in the West bank of the Nile, 15 kilometers South of Giza pyramids.
- Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser,
- which is the oldest complete stone complex built known in history.
- The step pyramid is the earliest major pyramid in Egypt, built by Imhotep.
- The pyramid is the tomb of the 3rd dynasty ruler Djoser or Zoser.
- A Museum opened in Saqqara in 2006, dedicated to architect Imhotep.
- Northeast of Djoser Pyramid is the pyramid of Teti, founder of the 6th Dynasty.
- Also Northeast is the pyramid of Userkaf, founder of the 5th Dynasty.
- In Saqqara, the Serapeum is an underground burial chambers for Apis bulls.
- In addition, several tombs can be visited covered with painting all on their walls.
- Nowadays, Archaeologists are still finding new discoveries in the rich area.

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