Saqqara: Home of the World’s Oldest Pyramid
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Explore Saqqara’s vast necropolis through immersive 360° views. Walk around the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest stone monument, and enter beautifully decorated tombs with vivid hieroglyphics and colorful wall paintings. Descend into the mysterious Serapeum’s underground tunnels to see massive granite sarcophagi. Discover multiple pyramids, mastaba tombs, and ancient temples across this 7-kilometer archaeological treasure spanning 3,000 years of history.
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Why Visit Saqqara: Home of the World’s Oldest Pyramid
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Walk Inside Ancient Tombs
Explore beautifully preserved tombs with vibrant wall paintings and hieroglyphics that have survived for over 4,000 years. The colors remain so vivid, it's like the artists just finished painting yesterday.
Less Crowded Than Giza
Experience authentic archaeological wonder without the massive tourist crowds. Saqqara offers a more intimate and peaceful exploration of ancient Egypt, perfect for photography and contemplation.
See Where It All Began
Stand before the Step Pyramid, humanity's first monumental stone structure, and witness the birthplace of pyramid construction. This is where ancient Egypt's architectural revolution started, making all other pyramids possible.
Did You Know?
The First Pyramid Ever Built
The Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2650 BC, is the world's oldest surviving stone monument. Designed by the legendary architect Imhotep, it was the first pyramid in history and revolutionized ancient architecture. Fact 2
Egypt's Largest Archaeological Site
Saqqara stretches over 7 kilometers and served as the necropolis for Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, for over 3,000 years. It contains pyramids, tombs, and monuments spanning from the 1st Dynasty to the Greco-Roman period.
The Serapeum's Mystery
The Serapeum contains 24 massive granite sarcophagi, each weighing up to 70 tons, built to hold the mummified Apis bulls - sacred animals believed to be incarnations of the god Ptah. How ancient Egyptians moved these giant boxes underground remains a mystery.
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