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Limestones false door of Ptahshepses. Egypt
Limestone false door of Ptahshepses. The slabs paneled on both sides of the door are inscribed with the biography of Ptahshepses mentioning his birth and his marriage to Princess Khamaat. 2400 BC

Mastaba of Irukaptah. Saqqara. Egypt
Mastaba of Irukaptah. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Relief depicting a sailing boat navigating on the Nile. Saqqara. Egypt

Pyramid of Userkaf. At background, Djoser Pyramid. Egypt
Pyramid of Userkaf. At background, Djoser Pyramid. Old kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Pyramid of Teti. Saqqara. Egypt
Pyramid of Teti (2301-2291 BC). 6th Dynasty. Exterior. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Mereruka. Saqqara. Egypt
Mastaba of Mereruka. Priest of Pharaoh Teti. 6th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Reliefs. Interior. Saqqara. Egypt

Pyramid of Saqqara, Egypt. Date: 1857

EGYPT: STEP PYRAMID. The step pyramid of King Zoser, near Saqqara, Egypt. Undated hand-colored photograph

The stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt
The stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara which is about 30 km south of Cairo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

EGYPT: STEP PYRAMID. The step pyramid of King Zoser, near Saqqara, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

The Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, Dahshur, Egypt
Located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo

Six sphinxes that lined the leading I allee Serapeum Saqqara

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Entrance, colonnade UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, Zoser, Bedouin on camel beside step pyramids of Djoser and Userkaf UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Pyramid of Djoser UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egyptian boatbuilders: Mastaba (tomb) of Ti, Saqqara. 5th Dynasty

City of tombs looking towards Sakkara and Cairo, 1863. Charles Vacher (1818-1883), British artist. Landscape Ancient Egypt Archaeology Ruins Death Burial Saqqara

View from the quarries of Toora Msara. Three groups of pyramids can be seen in the distance. From left to right, Saqqara, Abooseer, and Giza (Giza)

Auguste Mariette-Bey (1821-1881) French archaeologist and founder of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo in 1863. Mariette-Bey, centre left, at the excavations of the necropolis complex at Saqqara

Step pyramid of Djoser (Zoser c2649-c2575 BC) at Saqqara. Photographed in 1860s during work of Auguste Mariette-Bey (1821-1881) French archaeologist and founder of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo in 1863

Excavations at the necropolis at Saqqara. Photographed in 1860s during work of Auguste Mariette-Bey (1821-1881) French archaeologist and founder of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo in 1863

Carpenters at work: wall painting from the mastaba (tomb) of Ti. Early 5th Dynasty. Sakkara (Saqqara)

Milking a cow. Mastaba (tomb) of Methethi, c2371-2350 BC, Old Kingdom: Sakkara (Saqqara)

Six sphinxes that lined the alley leading to the Serapeum at Saqqara

Carvings from Saqqara tomb
False door from a chapel in an Old Kingdom, Egyptian tomb. From Saqqara tomb 3513

Carved door from Egyptian tomb
False door from a chapel in an Old Kingdom, Egyptian tomb. From Saqqara tomb 3513

Woven rush Egyptian sandals from Saqqara 1000 BC-300 BC

Woven rush Egyptian sandals from Saqqara 1000 BC-300 BC

Egypt, Saqqara, Necropolis. Mastaba of Mereruka, pillared room, pillar with painted relief of the deceased
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara. Necropolis. Mastaba of Mereruka, 6th Dynasty, Old Kingdom. Pillared room. Pillar with painted relief of the deceased

Relief on arts and crafts: sandals manufacturers, from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI-XXX. Relief on arts and crafts: sandals manufacturers, from Saqqara

Egypt, Saqqara (Ancient Memphis), Mastaba of Ti, Detail from relief portraying farm work
Egypt - Ancient Memphis. Saqqara necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) Mastaba of Ti. Detail from a relief portraying farm work

Inscriptions on the posterior side from New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Tutankhamen. Painted limestone group statue of Meryre and his wife Iniva. From Saqqara. Detail: inscriptions on the posterior side

Egypt, Cairo, Saqqara Necropolis funerary monument to king Zoser, Step Pyramid, entrance
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara necropolis. Funerary monument to king Djoser, Old Kingdom, Dynasty III, 3rd millennium b.C. Step Pyramid, entrance

Statue portraying wife of Ka-Aper from Saqqara, circa 2475 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Statue portraying wife of Ka-Aper, 2475 b.C. circa. From Saqqara

Stone stele with ink demotic inscription and depiction of black solar disk (the night)
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Stone stele with ink demotic inscription and depiction of black solar disk (the night) with spread wings. From the Serapeum

Egypt, Saqqara (Ancient Memphis), Mastaba of Ipi, relief portraying boat with sails and merchants
Egypt - Ancient Menfi - Saqqara necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Mastaba of Ipi, relief portraying boat with sails and merchants. Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V

Egypt, Saqqara, Funerary complex of king Djoser. Step Pyramid
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara. Funerary complex of king Djoser. Step Pyramid, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V

Relief depicting goats grazing a sycamore tree from the Mastaba of Akhatep, Saqqara, Old Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Relief depicting goats grazing a sycamore tree. From the Mastaba of Akhatep, Saqqara

Horemheb ploughing land in the Fields of Iaru, relief from the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara, detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, 1332-1323 b.C. Horemheb ploughing land in the Fields of Iaru. Relief from the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara, detail

Goddess Bastet as a cat, from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Goddess Bastet as a cat. From Saqqara

Relief from Saqqara depicting birds and transport of lotus flowers and ducks by boat
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Relief from Saqqara depicting birds and transport of lotus flowers and ducks by boat

Relief on arts and crafts: votive sistra and small bottles manufacturers, from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI-XXX. Relief on arts and crafts: votive sistra and small bottles manufacturers, from Saqqara

Fragments of the Pyramid Texts. Cartouches of Pepi II from Egypt, Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Fragments of the Pyramid Texts. Cartouches of Pepi II. From Saqqara

Relief depicting two scribes, from Mastaba of Akheteps at Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Relief depicting two scribes, 2400 b.C. From the Mastaba of Akheteps at Saqqara

Egypt, Saqqara (Ancient Memphis), Pharaoh Djoser Pyramid
Egypt - Ancient Memphis. Saqqara necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Pharaoh Giosers (Djoser) Pyramid (Old Kingdom, Dynasty III)

Egypt, Saqqara. Necropolis. Private funerary mastaba of Kagemni, Great Hall. Relief depicting a man milking a cow
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara. Necropolis. Private funerary mastaba of Kagemni. Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Great Hall. Relief depicting a man milking a cow

Egypt, Saqqara, Monastery of Saint Jeremy, Christ in Glory, fresco on stucco
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 6th century. Painting from the Monastery of Saint Jeremy at Saqqara. Fresco on stucco. Detail: Christ in Glory

Egypt, Ancient Menfi, Saqqara Necropolis Mastaba of Ti. Egyptian civilization
Egypt - Ancient Menfi - Saqqara Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Mastaba of Ti, relief portraying workers in a ship building yard. Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V

Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V, Sycamore wood statue of Ka-aper know as Sheikh el Balad, From Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Sycamore wood statue of Ka-aper known as Sheikh el Balad. From Saqqara, Egypt

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Saqqara: Unveiling the Ancient Wonders of Egypt Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Saqqara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Cairo, Egypt. This archaeological treasure trove holds numerous relics that shed light on the rich history and artistry of ancient Egypt. One cannot miss the magnificent Step Pyramid of Saqqara, an architectural marvel built for Pharaoh Djoser during the 27th century BC. Standing tall and proud, it is considered one of the earliest colossal stone structures ever constructed by mankind. As you explore this historic site, be sure to admire the Statue of Djoser—a masterpiece of Egyptian art that showcases intricate details and craftsmanship from a bygone era. It serves as a testament to the skillful hands that sculpted it centuries ago. Delving deeper into antiquity, discover treasures like the pectoral of Pharaoh Ramses II from the 19th Dynasty. This exquisite piece exemplifies Egyptian opulence and offers a glimpse into royal fashion during that era. The Victorian period also left its mark on Saqqara with its fascination for ancient civilizations. The Stepped Pyramid became an inspiration for architects worldwide during this time, showcasing how timeless beauty can transcend generations. Marvel at another stunning structure known as Mastaba—specifically Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum's tomb—an awe-inspiring tribute to these loyal servants who served their pharaoh dutifully throughout their lives. Egyptian art continues to captivate visitors with artifacts such as Wennefer's sarcophagus from Late Period Dynasty—a testament to their beliefs surrounding death and afterlife rituals intricately depicted through detailed carvings. Venturing further into this mystical place reveals hieroglyphics adorning walls within underground tombs—a language frozen in time yet still capable of conveying stories untold until deciphered by modern scholars.