About Saqqara
The ancient royal necropolis of Saqqara is perhaps the richest archeological site in Egypt. The center point of this Pharaonic site is the famous step pyramid of Djoser. Saqqara is located about 35 kilometers to the South West of the center of the city of Cairo, the Egyptian capital. El Deak Tours, with its extensive experience in the travel industry in Egypt, offers the best tours to the Pyramids of Giza.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser
The Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara was the first proper pyramid to be constructed in ancient Egypt. It was during the 27th century BC, more than 4500 years ago, when the King Djoser, who ruled Egypt from 2665 till 2645 BC who was the second king in the 3rd dynasty of ancient Egypt, commissioned his favorite architect; Amenhotep to build his funerary pyramid and temple.
The pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara marks an important transitory point in the history of pyramid building in ancient Egypt. Many sections of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and its funerary complex was discovered in 1921 when the General German Consul in Egypt and the Italian architect; Segatto unearthed the entrance of the pyramid.
The couple has also discovered all the internal corridors of the pyramids and the ruins of an ancient mummy inside that are thought to be belonging to Djoser.
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara consists of six layers, or Mastaba, built one on the other. The pyramid is around 62 meters in height. The base of the pyramid is 109 X 125 meters and the whole structure was covered with white limestone but all this outer cast was removed with years passing by this magnificent structure.
Other attractions in Saqqara
Away from the Step Pyramid, Saqqara has some other interesting sections to view. There is the tomb of Mereruka who was a Vizier in the reign of King Teti. The tomb entrance is in its Southern section that is featured with a scene of the deceased sitting in his official chair. In front of it, there is a portrait showing the four seasons of the year.
Another interesting pyramid in Saqqara is the Pyramid of Unas that was constructed by Unas, the last king of the 5th dynasty of ancient Egypt in the 23rd century BC. There are a large number of travelers who go on tours to Egypt who explore the ancient Egyptian monuments every day.
The passages inscribed on the walls inside the pyramid of Unas were the first to be discovered in Egypt. Although the pyramid is rubble of dust and sand today, it is still interesting to view some of the projects initiated in ancient Egypt and could not challenge history as others did.
Another interesting section to check out while in Saqqara is the Museum of Imhotep. Established in 2006, this museum is dedicated to the famous genus architect of ancient Egypt.
The museum consists of six halls with different displays of the king Djoser, some various archaeological findings that were discovered in Saqqara, and many other remarkable exhibits.
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