archaeological clusterالأسر 18–20
Saqqara New Kingdom Cemetery
Saqqara
جبانة الدولة الحديثة بسقارةOpen to Public
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
Saqqara New Kingdom Cemetery
Media Gallery
Photo of Saqqara New Kingdom Cemetery
Good to Know
Inside this Location
This area includes:
Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara,Tomb of Maya and Merit,Tomb of Meryneith,Tomb of Tia and Tia,Tomb of Pay and Raia,Tomb of Ptahemwia,Tomb of Panehsy
Important Warnings
- heat: High sun/heat exposure; carry water and use sun protection.
Opening Hours
Standard08:00 - 16:00
Ticket Prices
Foreign Adult400 EGP
Foreign Student200 EGP
Egyptian Adult20 EGP
Audience & Conditions
Physical EffortMEDIUM
Heat ExposureHIGH
Crowd LevelMEDIUM
Ideal For:
historyarchaeology
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 10 - 30 mins
- Best Time: EARLY_MORNING