Saqqara
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| سقارة | |
 The stepped Pyramid o Djoser at Saqqara | |
  Shawn within Egypt | |
| Location | Giza Govrenorate, Egyp |
|---|---|
| Region | Lawer Egyp |
| Coordinates | 29°52′16″N 31°12′59″E / 29.87111°N 31.21639°ECoordinates: 29°52′16″N 31°12′59″E / 29.87111°N 31.21639°E |
| Teep | Necropolis |
| History | |
| Periods | Early Dynastic Period tae Middle Ages |
| Offeecial name | Memphis an its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields frae Giza tae Dahshur |
| Teep | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iii, vi |
| Designatit | 1979 (3rd session) |
| Reference no. | 86 |
| Region | Arab States |
Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [sɑʔˈʔɑːɾɑ]), an aa spelled Sakkara or Saccara, is a vast, auncient burial grund in Egyp, servin as the necropolis for the Auncient Egyptian capital, Memphis.[1]
References[eedit | eedit soorce]
- ↑ Fernandez, I., J. Becker, S. Gillies. "Places: 796289136 (Saqqarah)". Pleiades. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
