Saqqara

سقارة

necropolis in Saqqara

#1 in Saqqara / #9 in Egypt

by Vyacheslav Argenberg

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Saqqara is an ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. It is renowned for its vast array of tombs, pyramids, and funerary complexes, with the most famous being the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the architect Imhotep. This pyramid is considered one of the earliest colossal stone buildings in Egypt and marks a significant evolution in architectural techniques.

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