Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.3 by 0.9 mi). Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the …

Dec 17, 2025 · Ṣaqqārah, part of the necropolis of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Cairo and west of the modern Arab village of Ṣaqqārah. The site extends along the …

Located 40 km southwest of Cairo, Saqqara is one of the most important cemeteries of Memphis, which was itself one of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history.

May 6, 2025 · Wait, what exactly is Saqqara? Saqqara (also spelled Sakkara) was the royal necropolis of Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom capital, Memphis. The remains of the necropolis today include the …

The Egyptian burial ground at Saqqara is vast and ancient, serving as the main necropolis of the ancient capital of Memphis. It houses the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser within its grounds as well as …

Sep 20, 2025 · The Saqqara Necropolis is the largest archeological site in Egypt, with thousands of years of history to see. So naturally, there’s a lot to explore here and the sprawling complex …

Oct 17, 2025 · The Saqqara necropolis in Egypt contains the oldest stone building complex in history, as well as Egypt’s oldest pyramid, among other treasures.

All the information about Saqqara for your trip to Egypt. What to do, how to get there, entrance fees and visiting hours of Saqqara and which tombs to visit.

Saqqara is one of the most important archaeogolical sites in Egypt where Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first stone pyramid in history was built.

Saqqarah, Saqqara or Sakkara (Arabic: سقارة) is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, featuring the world's oldest standing step pyramid (29.871264° N 31.216381° E).