Pyramid of Userkaf
See Pyramid of Userkaf, part of the pyramid landscape of Saqqara and an important element in the development of Egyptian royal funerary architecture.
Historical Overview
See Pyramid of Userkaf, part of the pyramid landscape of Saqqara and an important element in the development of Egyptian royal funerary architecture.
Why Visit?
Its value lies in comparing construction, chronology and ritual context with the better-known royal pyramids nearby.
Getting There
Media Gallery
Photo of Pyramid of Userkaf
Good to Know
Visitor Warnings
- Heat: High sun/heat exposure; carry water and use sun protection.
Historical Timeline
Associated Periods
Built inPrimary
Fifth Dynasty
Confidence: High
Lifecycle Highlights
Built2,465 BC - 2,323 BC
Precision: Approximate
Confidence: High