Pyramid of Merenre, Saqqara

Name: Pyramid of Merenre
Address: Saqqara, Egypt

#12 among attractions in Saqqara

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The pyramid of Pharaoh Merenre was constructed for Merenre Nemtyemsaf I during the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt at Saqqara 450 metres to the south-west of the pyramid of Pepi I and a similar distance to the pyramid of Djedkare. Its ancient name was "Merenre's beauty shines" or perhaps "The Perfection of Merenre Appears". Today it consists mostly of ruins; it is hard to get to and is not open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 2490 B.C.E.Height: 173 ftSlope: 52°Coordinates: 29°51'3"N, 31°12'55"E

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Pyramid of Merenre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pyramid of Unas, Qakare Ibi, Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi, Mortuary complex of Pepi I.

1.2 miN
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Pyramid of Unas, Saqqara
31 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.
0.6 miS
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Qakare Ibi, Saqqara
17 min walk • Qakare Ibi was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh during the early First Intermediate Period and the 14th ruler of the Eighth Dynasty. As such Qakare Ibi's seat of power was Memphis and he probably did not hold power over all of Egypt.
~1740 ftE
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Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi, Saqqara
9 min walk • The Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi is a late 25th to mid 24th century BC pyramid complex built for the Fifth Dynasty pharaoh Djedkare Isesi. The pyramid is referred to as Haram el-Shawaf by locals. It was the first pyramid to be built in South Saqqara.
~1770 ftNE
Pyramid
Mortuary complex of Pepi I, Saqqara
9 min walk • The Pyramid of Pepi I is the pyramid complex built for the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi I of the Sixth Dynasty in the 24th or 23rd century BC. The complex gave its name to the capital city of Egypt, Memphis.
0.7 miS
Pyramid
Pyramid of Pepi II, Saqqara
19 min walk • The Pyramid of Pepi II was the tomb of Pharaoh Pepi II, located in southern Saqqara, to the northwest of the Mastabat al-Fir’aun. It was the final full pyramid complex to be built in Ancient Egypt. Long used as a quarry, the pyramid was excavated for the first time by Gaston Maspero in 1881.
~1390 ftNE
Pyramid
Pyramid of Reherishefnakht, Saqqara
7 min walk • The Pyramid of Reherishefnakht is the tomb of the ancient Egyptian official Reherishefnakht. It is located in south Saqqara and was built right next to the Pyramid of the 6th Dynasty Pharaoh Pepi I.
1.1 miN
Pyramid
Buried Pyramid, Saqqara
28 min walk • The Buried Pyramid is an unfinished step pyramid constructed c. 2645 BC for Sekhemkhet Djoserty. This pharaoh was the second of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, which reigned over Egypt circa 2686–2613 BC and is usually placed at the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
0.8 miS
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Mastabat al-Fir’aun, Saqqara
21 min walk • The Mastabat al-Fir’aun is the grave monument of the ancient Egyptian king Shepseskaf, the last king of the Fourth Dynasty documented to date.

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Nearby attractions include Pyramid of Reherishefnakht, Saqqara (7 min walk), Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi, Saqqara (9 min walk), Mortuary complex of Pepi I, Saqqara (9 min walk), Qakare Ibi, Saqqara (17 min walk).