Saqqara Collection (page 6)

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Relief. Female figure standing w
Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay. Polychromed relief depicting a female figure standing with a cane next to some animals. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Unas Avenue. Saqqara. Egypt
Unas Avenue. Detail of a stretch. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Links the Pyramid of Unas with the Valley Temple. Saqqara. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Necropolis of Saqqara. Mastaba. Room decorated with the deceaseds sculptures. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Crocodiles hunt. Relief. Mastaba. Necropolis
Egyptian Art. Crocodiles hunt. Relief. Mastaba. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Necropolis of Saqqara. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Deceased seated next to the offerings table. Relief. Mastaba. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Necropolis of Saqqara. Egypt

Egypt. Relief with traces of polychromy depicting Riy with h
Relief with traces of polychromy depicting Riy with his wife Maya and some priests at a table of offerings. Dynasties 18-19. New Kingdom. C.1320-1290 BC. Limestone. Memphis. Saqqara. Neues Museum

Egyptian art. Stele of the tomb of Methethi with his son Ihy with hieroglyphic writing. Detail of Methethi. Around 2400 BC. It comes from Saqqara. Old Kingdom. 5th Dynasty

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

Relief depicting an hieroglyph. Detail. Tomb of Setju. Sakka
Relief depicting hieroglyphics from the tomb of the temple-treasurer Setju. Sakkara, Egypt. Limestone. 4th-5th Dynasties. Old Kingdom. C. 2500-2350 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Relief depicting the temple-treasurer Setju. Sakkara. Egypt
Relief depicting the temple-treasurer Setju. Limestone. From the tomb of Setju, Sakkara (Egypt). 4th-5th Dynasties. Old Kingdom. C. 2500-2350 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Egypt. Landscape around Saqqara

Egypt. Saqqara. The Pyramid of Unas
Egypt. Saqqara.The Pyramid of Unas. Fifth Dynasty. 24th century B.C. Old Kingdom. It is now ruined

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Limestone walls with 14 false doors and main entrance. Third Millennium. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. The serdab. Statue of Djos
Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. The serdab, a small enclosed chamber. Copy of the statue of the pharaoh Djoser, currently on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.Third Millennium. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. The South House just east of the pyramid of Djoser. Is a symbolic building decorated with four fluted columns forty feet high, with niches for offerings. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Temple of the three fluted columns or T Temple, located in the middle of the wall that delimits the large patio. Old Kingdom

Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Colonnade acces. Detail
Egypt. Saqqara. Djosers complex. Colonnade access. Only example of fasciculated columns. Detail. Third Millennium. Old Kingdom

Limestones false door of Ptahshepses. Egypt
Limestone false door of Ptahshepses. The slabs paneled on both sides of the door are inscribed with the biography of Ptahshepses mentioning his birth and his marriage to Princess Khamaat. 2400 BC

Mastaba of Irukaptah. Saqqara. Egypt
Mastaba of Irukaptah. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Relief depicting a sailing boat navigating on the Nile. Saqqara. Egypt

Pyramid of Userkaf. At background, Djoser Pyramid. Egypt
Pyramid of Userkaf. At background, Djoser Pyramid. Old kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt

Pyramid of Teti. Saqqara. Egypt
Pyramid of Teti (2301-2291 BC). 6th Dynasty. Exterior. Saqqara. Egypt

Mastaba of Mereruka. Saqqara. Egypt
Mastaba of Mereruka. Priest of Pharaoh Teti. 6th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Reliefs. Interior. Saqqara. Egypt

Pyramid of Saqqara, Egypt. Date: 1857

EGYPT: STEP PYRAMID. The step pyramid of King Zoser, near Saqqara, Egypt. Undated hand-colored photograph

The stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt
The stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara which is about 30 km south of Cairo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

EGYPT: STEP PYRAMID. The step pyramid of King Zoser, near Saqqara, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

The Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, Dahshur, Egypt
Located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo

Six sphinxes that lined the leading I allee Serapeum Saqqara

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Entrance, colonnade UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, Zoser, Bedouin on camel beside step pyramids of Djoser and Userkaf UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Pyramid of Djoser UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egyptian boatbuilders: Mastaba (tomb) of Ti, Saqqara. 5th Dynasty

City of tombs looking towards Sakkara and Cairo, 1863. Charles Vacher (1818-1883), British artist. Landscape Ancient Egypt Archaeology Ruins Death Burial Saqqara

View from the quarries of Toora Msara. Three groups of pyramids can be seen in the distance. From left to right, Saqqara, Abooseer, and Giza (Giza)

Auguste Mariette-Bey (1821-1881) French archaeologist and founder of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo in 1863. Mariette-Bey, centre left, at the excavations of the necropolis complex at Saqqara

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Saqqara: Unveiling the Ancient Wonders of Egypt Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Saqqara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Cairo, Egypt. This archaeological treasure trove holds numerous relics that shed light on the rich history and artistry of ancient Egypt. One cannot miss the magnificent Step Pyramid of Saqqara, an architectural marvel built for Pharaoh Djoser during the 27th century BC. Standing tall and proud, it is considered one of the earliest colossal stone structures ever constructed by mankind. As you explore this historic site, be sure to admire the Statue of Djoser—a masterpiece of Egyptian art that showcases intricate details and craftsmanship from a bygone era. It serves as a testament to the skillful hands that sculpted it centuries ago. Delving deeper into antiquity, discover treasures like the pectoral of Pharaoh Ramses II from the 19th Dynasty. This exquisite piece exemplifies Egyptian opulence and offers a glimpse into royal fashion during that era. The Victorian period also left its mark on Saqqara with its fascination for ancient civilizations. The Stepped Pyramid became an inspiration for architects worldwide during this time, showcasing how timeless beauty can transcend generations. Marvel at another stunning structure known as Mastaba—specifically Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum's tomb—an awe-inspiring tribute to these loyal servants who served their pharaoh dutifully throughout their lives. Egyptian art continues to captivate visitors with artifacts such as Wennefer's sarcophagus from Late Period Dynasty—a testament to their beliefs surrounding death and afterlife rituals intricately depicted through detailed carvings. Venturing further into this mystical place reveals hieroglyphics adorning walls within underground tombs—a language frozen in time yet still capable of conveying stories untold until deciphered by modern scholars.