Saqqara New Kingdom Cemetery
Visit the New Kingdom cemetery south of the Unas causeway, where elite officials built free-standing temple-tombs including Horemheb, Maya, Tia and others.
Historical Overview
Visit the New Kingdom cemetery south of the Unas causeway, where elite officials built free-standing temple-tombs including Horemheb, Maya, Tia and others.
Why Visit?
Treat this as a cluster rather than isolated tombs; access to individual chapels may rotate.
Getting There
Media Gallery
Photo of Saqqara New Kingdom Cemetery
Good to Know
Visitor Warnings
- Heat: High sun/heat exposure; carry water and use sun protection.
Historical Timeline
Associated Periods
Associated withPrimary
New Kingdom
Confidence: Medium