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Red Pyramid

Red Pyramid

History, Construction & Egypt’s First True Pyramid Welcome to the Red Pyramid The Red Pyramid is one of Ancient Egypt’s greatest engineering achievements and marks a defining moment in the history of architecture. Located in Dahshur, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cairo, it is recognized as the first successful true smooth-sided pyramid ever built. Commissioned by Pharaoh Sneferu, the […]

Bent Pyramid

Bent Pyramid

History, Construction & Egypt’s Most Unique Pyramid Welcome to the Bent Pyramid Standing proudly on the desert plateau of Dahshur, the Bent Pyramid is one of Ancient Egypt’s most fascinating architectural achievements. Unlike any other pyramid in the world, it features a distinctive change in angle halfway up its sides, giving it the unique “bent” […]

Imhotep

Imhotep

The Life, Career & Legacy of the Architect of the First Pyramid Who Was Imhotep? Few individuals in history have left a legacy as remarkable as Imhotep. More than 4,600 years ago, during Egypt’s Third Dynasty, he transformed architecture, engineering, medicine, and government, becoming one of the most influential figures of the ancient world. Today, Imhotep is best […]

Imhotep Museum

Imhotep Museum

History, Collections & the Legacy of Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Architect Welcome to the Imhotep Museum Located at the entrance of the Saqqara Necropolis, the Imhotep Museum is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites. Named after Imhotep—the legendary architect of the Step Pyramid of Djoser—the museum showcases remarkable discoveries from centuries of excavations at Saqqara. […]

Mastaba of Mereruka

Mastaba of Mereruka

History, Discovery & the Life of Ancient Egypt’s Most Powerful Vizier Welcome to the Mastaba of Mereruka Located within the world-famous Saqqara Necropolis, the Mastaba of Mereruka is the largest and most elaborate private tomb ever built in Ancient Egypt. While the pyramids were reserved for pharaohs, high-ranking officials could construct richly decorated mastabas that reflected their wealth, […]

Tomb of Ti

Tomb of Ti

History, Discovery & the Life of One of Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Officials Welcome to the Tomb of Ti Hidden within the vast Saqqara Necropolis, the Tomb of Ti is one of the finest examples of private funerary architecture from Ancient Egypt. Unlike the royal pyramids built for pharaohs, this magnificent mastaba belonged to Ti, a powerful official who served […]

Pyramid of Unas

Pyramid of Unas

History, Construction & the First Pyramid Texts Welcome to the Pyramid of Unas Nestled within the vast Saqqara Necropolis, the Pyramid of Unas may appear modest compared to the towering pyramids of Giza, but it holds an extraordinary place in history. While its exterior has suffered the effects of time, its interior preserves one of […]

Serapeum of Saqqara

Serapeum of Saqqara

History, Discovery & the Sacred Burial Place of the Apis Bulls Welcome to the Serapeum of Saqqara Hidden beneath the golden sands of the Saqqara Necropolis lies one of Ancient Egypt’s most mysterious and awe-inspiring monuments—the Serapeum of Saqqara. Unlike the towering pyramids and richly decorated tombs above ground, the Serapeum is an underground labyrinth […]

Saqqara Necropolis

Saqqara Necropolis

Welcome to Saqqara Necropolis Stretching across the desert plateau southwest of Cairo, the Saqqara Necropolis is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites on Earth. Serving as the principal cemetery of the ancient city of Memphis for more than 3,000 years, Saqqara preserves the story of Ancient Egypt from the earliest dynasties through the Greco-Roman […]

Step Pyramid of Djoser

Step Pyramid of Djoser

Welcome to the World’s First Pyramid Long before the Great Pyramid of Giza dominated the Egyptian skyline, another revolutionary monument forever changed the course of architecture and engineering—the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Located in the vast Saqqara Necropolis, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of central Cairo, this extraordinary monument is recognized as the world’s […]

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