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Egyptian Necropolises

Egypt is a land of great necropolises. Giza holds the Great Pyramids and royal tombs. Saqqara is known for Djoser’s Step Pyramid. The Valley of the Kings hides secrets of pharaohs. The Valley of the Queens honors royal women. Abusir contains pyramids of Fifth Dynasty rulers. Abydos was a sacred burial place linked to Osiris. Each site shows a deep connection to faith. Tombs were built with art, treasures, and texts. They reveal the ancient belief in eternal life. These necropolises are museums under the open sky. They keep Egypt’s history alive through stone and memory.

Dahshur
Dahshur is a desert plateau located about seven kilometers to the south of Saqqara, the central necropolis of Memphis, capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The name Dahshur, derived from the ancient name (Ikntor) which is a tree called (Christ’s Thorn). The vast necropolis of Dahshur is one of the large pyramid cemeteries of...
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Saqqara
Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. Necropolis of Saqqara is located about 20km south of Giza Plateau. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. The Saqqara necropolis is a vast area, stretching about 22km from north to south and about...
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