Saqqara Village
Saqqara Village is a neighborhood in Giza Governorate, Egypt. Saqqara Village is situated nearby to the locality Haram Senusret III, as well as near the neighborhood Mit Rahina Village.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mastabat al-Fir’aun and Pyramid of Khendjer.
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.
Pyramid of Khendjer
The pyramid of Khendjer was a pyramid built for the burial of the 13th dynasty pharaoh Khendjer, who ruled Egypt c. 1760 BC during the Second Intermediate Period.
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.
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 3½ km northeast of Saqqara Village.
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 5 km east of Saqqara Village.
Saqqara Village
- Type: Neighborhood
- Category: locality
- Location: Giza Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
29.84011° or 29° 50′ 24″ northLongitude
31.22319° or 31° 13′ 24″ eastOpen location code
7GXHR6RF+27OpenStreetMap ID
way 724072742OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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In Other Languages
“Saqqara Village” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قريه سقاره”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Haram Senusret III and Mit Rahina Village.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include SAK S 3 and South Saqqara.
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