Saqqara Archaeological Site
Saqqara
Explore Saqqara, the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis spanning more than three millennia, from Early Dynastic tombs to pyramids, noble mastabas, New Kingdom temple-tombs and Coptic remains.
Historical Overview
Explore Saqqara, the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis spanning more than three millennia, from Early Dynastic tombs to pyramids, noble mastabas, New Kingdom temple-tombs and Coptic remains.
Why Visit?
Saqqara is not a single monument; choose a focused route or an inclusive ticket and allow at least half a day.
Getting There
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Inside this Location
This area includes:
Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser,Pyramid of Unas,Pyramid of Teti,Pyramid of Pepi I,Pyramid of Pepi II,Pyramid of Userkaf,Pyramid of Sekhemkhet,Mastaba of Mereruka,Mastaba of Kagemni,Tomb of Ti,Tomb of Ptahhotep,Tomb of Mehu,Tomb of Akhethotep,Tomb of Neferherenptah,Tomb of Irukaptah,Tomb of Niankh-Khnum and Khnumhotep,Serapeum of Saqqara,Bubasteion,Anubieion,Saqqara New Kingdom Cemetery,Imhotep Museum,Gisr el-Mudir / Great Enclosure,Monastery of Apa Jeremiah,Tomb of Ankhmahor,Tomb of Idut
Important Warnings
- heat: High sun/heat exposure; carry water and use sun protection.
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Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 240 - 420 mins
- Best Time: EARLY_MORNING