Saqqara and Memphis | Egypt

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Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Saqqara is best known for the Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt's 97 pyramids. It was built for King Djoser of the 3rd Dynasty.

Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur is a UNESCO World Heritage site.