Memphite Necropolis


The Memphite Necropolis is an ancient Egyptian necropolis located in the city of Memphis, Lower Egypt. It includes the sites of Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur. Most of the pyramids of the Old Kingdom were built here, along with many mastabas and other tombs.

Saqqara

Saqqara is the site of the first Egyptian pyramid, the Pyramid of Djoser.

Dahshur

The size of the necropolis is 2.5 by 6 kilometres, located about 30 kilometres south of Cairo.

Contents of burials

Burials in the necropolis include the Apis bulls, falcons, ibises, baboons, and boats.

Excavations

The tomb of Nakht-Min at the Abusir-Memphite Necropolis
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research on constructions within Dashar necropolis since 2008