Saccara Collection

Ancient Egyptian paintings of animals (colour litho)
8663625 Ancient Egyptian paintings of animals (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian paintings of animals)

Opening of the Mastabat al-Fir'aun tomb, Egypt (engraving)
8676742 Opening of the Mastabat al-Fir'aun tomb, Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing scene on the tomb of a noble in Saqqara (relief)
THT4306365 Fishing scene on the tomb of a noble in Saqqara (relief); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt: Saqqarah (or Saqqara or Sakkarah): necropolis of the Old Empire, tomb of noble

Egypt Nubia Volume I View Nile Looking Towards
Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: View on the Nile Looking Towards the Pyramids of Dashour and Saccara, 1846. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London

Statue of Sheikh el-Balad representing Ka-aper. Old Kingdom
Statue of Sheikh el-Balad representing Ka-aper, the chief lector priest. Old Kingdom. 5th dyansty. Saqqara Necropolis. Egyptian Museum. Cairo. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Tomb equipment of Gemniemhat. Saqqara, c. 1990 BC. Middle Kingdom. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Tomb equipment of Gemniemh at Saqqara, c. 1990 B. C Brewery
Egyptian Art.Tomb equipment of Gemniemh at Saqqara, c. 1990 B.C. Brewery. Middle Kingdom. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

The official Isi at his offering Table. From the tomb of Isi Probably at Sakkara. Limestone. 4th Dynastry, c. 2570-2450 BC. Old Kingdom. Reliefs. Detail. Hieroglyphs. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

False-door of the Official Gemni-em-hat. Tomb. Sakkara. 11th
Egyptian Art. False-door of the Official Gemni-em-hat. From de tomb of Gemni-em-hat at Sakkara. Limestone. 11th-12th Dynasty. c 1990 BC. Middle Kingdom. Hieroglyphs. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

False-door of the Official Dedu-hekenu. From Sakkara. Limest
Egyptian Art. False-door of the Official Dedu-hekenu. From Sakkara. Limestone. 6th Dynasty, c.2290-2150 BC. Old Kingdom. Hieroglyph. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

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Saqqara, a place steeped in history and ancient wonders. Here, you can find the Statue of Sheikh el-Balad representing Ka-aper, a remarkable relic from the Old Kingdom, and is considered one of the most celebrated private statues of that era. Another fascinating discovery in Saqqara is the two block statues of Hotep, which are believed to be the earliest known examples. Delving deeper into this captivating site, we come across the Nespadeumu mummy, a priest from 320 BC during the Ptolemaic era. The tomb equipment of Gemniemh takes us back even further to around 1990 B. C. , revealing intriguing details about brewing and granaries during that time. The artistry found here is truly awe-inspiring. From the official Isi at his offering table to false-doors like those belonging to Official Gemni-em-hat and Dedu-hekenu, each piece tells its own story. These intricate carvings provide glimpses into their lives and beliefs. As we explore Saqqara further, it becomes evident that Egypt's rich heritage extends beyond its borders. The Slave Boats Nile depicted in Egypt Nubia Volume I - No 4 remind us of an unfortunate chapter in history when slavery was prevalent. Saqqara stands as a testament to human ingenuity and creativity throughout different eras. Its treasures continue to captivate archaeologists and enthusiasts alike as they uncover more secrets buried beneath its sands.