South Saqqara
South Saqqara is an archaeological site in Giza Governorate, Egypt. South Saqqara is situated nearby to Mastabat al-Fir’aun, as well as near Pyramid of Pepi II.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mastabat al-Fir’aun and Pyramid of Pepi II.
Mastabat al-Fir’aun
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The Mastabat al-Fir'aun, also referred to in Egyptological literature as the Mastaba el-Faraun, Mastabat el-Faraun or Mastabat Faraun, and meaning "Bench of the Pharaoh") is the grave monument of the ancient Egyptian king Shepseskaf, the last king of the Fourth Dynasty documented to date. Mastabat al-Fir’aun is situated 110 metres south of South Saqqara.
Pyramid of Pepi II
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The Pyramid of Pepi II was the tomb of King Pepi II, located in southern Saqqara, to the northwest of the Mastabat al-Fir'aun. It was the final full pyramid complex to be built in Ancient Egypt. Pyramid of Pepi II is situated 160 metres west of South Saqqara.
Pyramid of Djedkare-Isesi
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The pyramid of Djedkare Isesi 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. Pyramid of Djedkare-Isesi is situated 1¼ km northeast of South Saqqara.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saqqara and Mit Rahinah.
Saqqara
Saqqara is the name given both to a village 32 km to the south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo 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.
Mit Rahinah
Village
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Mit Rahinah is a village, which is situated 4 km east of South Saqqara.
Badrashin
Village
Badrashin is a city, and capital of the eponymous markaz, in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Badrashin County is the site of Ancient Egypt's royal capital, Men-nefer. Badrashin is situated 6 km east of South Saqqara.
South Saqqara
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.83992° or 29° 50′ 24″ northLongitude
31.21508° or 31° 12′ 54″ eastOpen location code
7GXHR6Q8+X2OpenStreetMap ID
way 246010722OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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