Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.
The Dahshur pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids.
The first of the Dahshur pyramids was the Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC), built under the rule of King Sneferu. King Sneferu ordered the building of the second pyramid of Dahshur, the Red Pyramid.
Memphis or Men-nefer was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw ("north"). It is an open museum now contains the statue of Ramses the second and the Sphinx of Memphis.
Posted By : MiaV368
Dispite a very hot day (41 degrees C), it was an amazing tour. It was not only about experiencing live the ancient Sakkara and Dahshour pyramids about which we read and heard so many times, but also about finally understanding how they were built. It was truly impressive to learn from our Egyptologist guide Zizou the historical facts about Egyptian kings and dynasties, development of ancient builders’ knowledge and skills and respective evolution of pyramids construction. For all travelers who are eager to understand the historical truth behind pyramids building vs. tales and myths, this tour is eye opening and highly recommended.
Zizou, THANK YOU for answering zillion of our questions and for taking so many great photos of this memorable day! 🙏
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-04-25 16:36:33 
