Saqqara Necropolis, Memphis

#3 among attractions in Memphis

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Saqqara Necropolis (address: Pyramid of Djoser Road, Saqarah, Al Badrashin) is a place located in Memphis (Al Jizah governorate) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 197 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°52'37"N latitude and 31°13'21"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Headless Pyramid, Saqqara (pyramid, 4 min walk), Pyramid of Teti, Saqqara (pyramid, 4 min walk), Bubasteum, Saqqara (temple, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 29°52'37"N, 31°13'21"E

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Pyramid of Djoser Road, Saqarah, Al BadrashinMemphis Egypt

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Saqqara Necropolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pyramid of Djoser, Imhotep Museum, Pyramid of Userkaf, Pyramid of Teti.

0.5 miSW
Ruins of step pyramid built for pharaoh
Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara
14 min walk • The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum
Imhotep Museum, Saqqara
16 min walk • The Imhotep Museum is an archaeological museum located at the foot of the Saqqara necropolis complex, near Memphis in Lower Egypt.
~1740 ftSW
Pyramid
Pyramid of Userkaf, Saqqara
9 min walk • The pyramid complex of Userkaf was built c. 2490 BC for the pharaoh Userkaf, founder of the 5th Dynasty of Egypt. It is located in the pyramid field at Saqqara, on the north-east of the step pyramid of Djoser.
~750 ftS
Pyramid
Pyramid of Teti, Saqqara
4 min walk • The Pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt. It is the second known pyramid containing pyramid texts.
0.8 miSW
, Pyramid, Ruins
Pyramid of Unas, Saqqara
20 min walk • The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
1.7 miNW
Pyramid
Pyramid of Neferirkare, Cairo
45 min walk • The Pyramid of Neferirkare was built for the Fifth Dynasty pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai in the 25th century BC. It was the tallest structure on the highest site at the necropolis of Abusir, found between Giza and Saqqara, and still towers over the necropolis.
1.7 miNW
Pyramid
Pyramid of Khentkaus II, Cairo
43 min walk • The Pyramid of Khentkaus II is a queen's pyramid in the necropolis of Abousir in Egypt, which was built during the Fifth dynasty of Ancient Egypt.
1.6 miNW
Pyramid
Double Pyramid, Cairo
41 min walk • The Double Pyramid also known as Lepsius XXV designates a pair of adjacent monuments located on the south-eastern edge of the Abusir necropolis, south of the pyramid Lepsius XXIV and of the pyramid of Khentkaus II.
0.9 miNW
Village, Area
Abusir, Cairo
23 min walk • Abusir is the name given to an Egyptian archaeological locality – specifically, an extensive necropolis of the Old Kingdom period, together with later additions – in the vicinity of the modern capital Cairo.
~710 ftSE
Pyramid
Headless Pyramid, Saqqara
4 min walk • The Headless Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian pyramid in Saqqara. It was most likely built by the Fifth Dynasty Pharaoh Menkauhor.
0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ramesses II, Saqqara
14 min walk • The Statue of Ramesses II is a 3,200-year-old figure of Ramesses II, depicting him standing. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of Ptah near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from red granite and weighs 83 tons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saqqara Necropolis?

Nearby attractions include Headless Pyramid, Saqqara (4 min walk), Pyramid of Teti, Saqqara (4 min walk), Bubasteum, Saqqara (6 min walk), Pyramid of Userkaf, Saqqara (9 min walk).