Saqqara
سقارة | |
![]() The stepped Pyramid o Djoser at Saqqara | |
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Location | Giza Govrenorate, Egyp |
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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]
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- ↑ Fernandez, I., J. Becker, S. Gillies. "Places: 796289136 (Saqqarah)". Pleiades. Retrieved 22 Mairch 2013.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors leet (link)