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Apr 29, 2007
Although the pyramids in Giza are the most well known in Egypt, there are other pyramids in that very area that are often overlooked. One such location is Saqqarah. On this site still stands the first pyramid ever constructed in Egypt. This pyramid, called the Step Pyramid of Zoser, was designed by the architect Imhotep. This man, later known to the Egyptians as a god, is the mummy from the movies of the same name. While these pyramids may not be quite as impressive as the Giza pyramids, it's a neat experience to see the evolution of pyramids during the times of the pharaoh. Saqqarah is a very short drive from the pyramids at Giza, and included in this day trip can be Memphis (the old capital of Egypt) and Dahshur.
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Step Pyramid of Zoser
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Apr 29, 2007
It is on this site that the very first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Zoser, was built. It was designed and constructed by the architect Ihmotep, and was built with different tiers, sort of like a wedding cake. There are other pyramids on the site, but the Step Pyramid stands out because… Saqqarah and the first pyramid |
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Oct 18, 2007
This pyramid (3 of them, actually) is older than the more famous ones at Giza, but it is only about 20 minutes down the road...so easily done together. You can enter these, unlike the Giza pyramids. But like everything in Egypt (even the simplest of things… old pyramid |
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Oct 18, 2007
This pyramid (3 of them, actually) is older than the more famous ones at Giza, but it is only about 20 minutes down the road...so easily done together. You can enter these, unlike the Giza pyramids. But like everything in Egypt (even the simplest of things… Old pyramid |
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Aug 13, 2005
I looked out across the landscape to see the bent pyramid and next to it stood the first pyramid that we know as a pyramid today( if that makes sence ladys an gents, if not, do some research ;-p ). It was a shame I couldn’t get there, that’s the one thing I wish… A dream come true |
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Nov 08, 2005
Saqqara or Sakkara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, featuring the world's oldest standing step pyramid (29.871264° N 31.216381° E). It is located some 30 km south of modern-day Cairo and covers an area of around 7 km by 1.5 km. While Memphis was the capital of Ancient Egypt, Saqqara served as its necropolis. Although it was eclipsed as the burial… SAQQARA PYRAMIDS |
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