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EGYPT THE STEP PYRAMID SAQQARA | ZOCER FUNERARY COMPLEX
Private tour to spend a wonderful time discovering Saqqara the Step Pyramid, the first pyramid in the history, the necropolis of Saqqra is considerd one of the most importatnt sites in Egypt after teh Valley of Kings in Luxor, at Saqqara there are about 16 pyramids At Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built: Djoser's step pyramid, built during the Third Dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation or dilapidation.
Saqqara the Step Pyramid the first pyramid in the history, Saqqara Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in , is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas (Arabic word meaning 'bench'). Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi). At Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built; Djoser's step pyramid, built during the Third Dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation or dilapidation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire pharaonic period. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times. North of the area known as Saqqara lies Abusir, and south lies Dahshur. The area running from Giza to Dahshur has been used as a necropolis by the inhabitants of Memphis at different times, and it was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Some scholars believe that the name Saqqara is not derived from the ancient Egyptian funerary deity, Sokar, but supposedly, from a local Berber Tribe called Beni Saqqar.
Pick up in the morning head to Saqqara 20 km from Giza, visit - The Step Pyramid - Unas Pyramid the 1st with inscription in hieroglyphic letters (Texts of the Pyramids) - Mastaba of the princess Idut - Mastaba of Kagamni - Teti pyramid. Back to the hotel.
- Air conditioned car
- Tour Guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
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What’s more important, more and more airlines are announcing the renewal of their services into Cairo airport.
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Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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0 Years to 1.99 years of age: Free of charge.
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