South Saqqara

South Saqqara is an archaeological site in , . South Saqqara is situated nearby to , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mastabat al-Fir’aun and Pyramid of Pepi II.

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The Mastabat al-Fir'aun is the grave monument of the ancient Egyptian king Shepseskaf, the last king of the Fourth Dynasty documented to date. It is located in South halfway between the at Saqqara and the pyramids of Sneferu, the founder of the Fourth Dynasty, at . is situated 110 metres south of South Saqqara.

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The was the tomb of King Pepi II, located in southern , to the northwest of the . It was the final full pyramid complex to be built in Ancient Egypt. is situated 160 metres west of South Saqqara.

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The is a late 25th to mid 24th century BC pyramid complex built for the Fifth Dynasty pharaoh Djedkare Isesi. The pyramid is referred to as Haram el-Shawaf by locals. is situated 1¼ km northeast of South Saqqara.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saqqara and Mit Rahinah.

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is the name given both to a village 32 km to the south of the capital of and to the extensive ancient necropolis on the plateau above the Nile Valley, the location of tombs and pyramids dating to the Predynastic, Old Kingdom, New Kingdom and Late Periods of ancient Egyptian history.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4 km east of South Saqqara.

Village
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is a city, and capital of the eponymous markaz, in , . County is the site of Ancient Egypt's royal capital, . is situated 6 km east of South Saqqara.

South Saqqara

Latitude
29.83992° or 29° 50′ 24″ north
Longitude
31.21508° or 31° 12′ 54″ east
Open location code
7GXHR6Q8+X2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 246010722
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Highlights include Mastabat Faraun and SAK S 3.

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