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Pyramid of Djoser

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Pyramid of Djoser, Badrshein, Giza Governorate 3352001, Egypt

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  • 5/5 Fau �. 1 year ago on Google
    We were there very early in the morning when it was less busy and were able to go inside the other smaller pyramids. Impressive artwork and. You can combine with a visit to Giza but this one is the oldest Pyramid.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reem N. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a lovely experience and I recommend it to everyone ❤ PROS 👍 ■ Nice experience inside the pyramid. ■ Many things to watch there ■ Place wasn't crowded though i visited it at the weekend. CONS 👎 ■ The place is large that it requires a map to set the right destination
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khaled S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pyramid of Djoser, the pyramid of Saqqara, or the step pyramid is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara necropolis northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. Built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. Built for him by his minister Imhotep. The engineer and doctor Amhotep was the main architect of the vast funerary group in the pyramid courtyard and the ceremonial structures surrounding it. The pyramid of Djoser, the pyramid of Saqqara, or the step pyramid Is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara necropolis northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. Built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. Built for him by his minister Imhotep. The engineer and doctor Amhotep was the principal architect of the vast funerary group in the pyramid courtyard and the ceremonial structures surrounding it (Original) هرم زوسر أو هرم سقارة أو الهرم المدرج هو معلم آثري بجبانة سقارة شمال غرب مدينة ممفيس القديمة في مصر. بُني خلال القرن 27 ق.م لدفن الفرعون زوسر ؛ بناه له وزيره امحوتب. وكان المهندس والطبيب أمحتب هو المهندس الأساسي للمجموعة الجنائزية الواسعة في فناء الهرم وما يحيطه من هياكل الاحتفالية The pyramid of Djoser, the pyramid of Saqqara, or the step pyramid Is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara necropolis northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. Built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. Built for him by his minister Imhotep. The engineer and doctor Amhotep was the principal architect of the vast funerary group in the pyramid courtyard and the ceremonial structures surrounding it
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire K. 11 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Love love loved this, better than the Giza Pyramids. Such an interesting area and going into the tomb here you don’t have to pay extra and it is just extraordinary. Felt very surreal being surrounded by these ancient hieroglyphics.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leon P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is less touristy but same vibe. This was the first location where I realized all the pictures on the wall used to be in color. It must have been quite a sight to see everything in color. Also observe how light enters these structures and hits the door.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theresa H. 1 year ago on Google • 754 reviews
    This was an amazing site to visit and it is a worthwhile tour. The columns inside were beautiful and you could get up close to the pyramid. Of course like all the sites in Egypt the street merchants are very aggressive. But that come with the experience.

  • 4/5 Michelle M. 2 years ago on Google
    This site is less crowded than the great pyramids and the tomb of Idut is really interesting. It's definitely worth the trip out from Cairo. You can see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid from the site.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 samer n. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing experience to visit the first temple ever built in the world more than 5000 years ago. The surrounding area is still being excavated and new finds are uncovered daily. You will enjoy the place as it is less crowded than the giza area. But not to be missed.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olga F. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this place! Almost no tourists, lots of attractions. No time to see all. Pity they work till 15, some till 12. Very very hot, 40C+ in beginning of May
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vince T. 2 years ago on Google
    The Pyramid of Djoser is the first Egyptian pyramid and it is the oldest pyramid in the world. We are lucky to have visited here because this is rare architecture pyramid that look like steps and it is also known as Step Pyramid. It was build in 2780 BCE by King Djoser's famous architect, Imhotep, built the first pyramid by placing six mastabas, each smaller than the one beneath, in a stack to form a pyramid rising in steps. This Step Pyramid stands on the west bank of the Nile River at Sakkara near Memphis.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeroen De K. 1 year ago on Google • 228 reviews
    For some reason this pyramid left a bigger impression on me than the one at Giza - I think because it's less touristic and surrounded by a more authentic setting. Also the hieroglyphics are beautiful and it's definitely worth to go inside (which wasn't the case with the ones at Giza necropolis).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 محمد H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) "The step pyramid of Djoser is the first pyramid and the first stone building in the world since 2800 BC, that is approximately 4800 years old. The pyramid is located in the area of ​​Saqqara antiquities, or as many people call it, the step pyramid is one of the important monuments in the Saqqara necropolis, west of the ancient city of Memphis. in Egypt " (Original) " هرم زوسر المدرج هو اول هرم وأول بناء حجرى فى العالم منذ ٢٨٠٠ ق.م ، اى ٤٨٠٠ عام تقريباً يقع الهرم فى منطقة آثار سقارة، أو كما يطلق عليه العديد من الناس الهرم المدرج، هو أحد المعالم الأثرية المهمة بجبانة سقارة غرب مدينة ممفيس القديمة فى مصر "
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  • 5/5 Henry C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous. Get an all inclusive ticket and also pay 100LE to go inside the pyramid. We negotiated half price foreign student tickets in exchange for a 40LE 'tip'. The tomb of Ty had the most incredible hieroglyphics. I'm not normally interested in stuff like this, but these were superb. The Serapium takes you through dark underground chambers with huge black granite sarcophagi, and one you can walk around. How on Earth did these get cut so smooth and geometrically accurate? Mind blowing. There was more to explore, but those were the highlights. Inside the pyramid was quite good and worth doing to tick off the list.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 The Amazing Adventures of Alan A. 2 years ago on Google
    The guides will attach themselves to you hoping you pay them for their services. Being polite to tell them to back off doesn't work, or even raising your hand in a stop sign, so best just to show your dissatisfaction that they're being pushy by sternfully telling them to back off or else. The site itself doesnt have much in way of info boards
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bret J. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a fascinating site full of wonder. Find a top-notch guide to give you a guided tour to explain all the amazing facts about this site. I still have a hard time believing what I saw at this site.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikko S. 2 years ago on Google
    Traveled Egypt this past March 2021 and this is one of the most highlighted part of my trip. To be honest, I haven't made a research about this part of the country until I came to visit as part of my itinerary. I went to this place first before sightseeing the pyramids of Giza. I haven't paid attention with the detailed explanation of my guide, however, all I can say is, this place is amazing!! Talking about the tomb, the temple that was destructed and the pyramid itself, architectural from way back years ago is stunning! Well, I believe that once you visited Egypt, you'll visit this place for sure. Please do as this part of your trip is the least crowded place that I went into. PS. I am still amazed with this place as I am looking back to the photos taken the day I visited.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fathy m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pyramids extend from Abu Rawash in Giza to Hawara on the outskirts of Fayoum. They are royal buildings built by the ancient Egyptians in the period 2630 BC. Until the year 1530 BC. Its construction went from a gradual pyramid like the pyramid of Djoser (3630 BC - 2611 BC) in Saqqara to a tilted pyramid and then to the well-known complete pyramid shape represented by the pyramids of Giza. The pyramids were built to preserve the mummy of Pharaoh and to assist him in his journey to the afterlife and his ascension to heaven. King Khufu built the Great Pyramid to bury him in it, and the ancient Egyptians believed that the king’s spirit would continue to take care of them even after their death, then it ascended to heaven and joined the rest of the gods. Then he can take care of the living on earth by sending the flood of the Nile, grow and prosper, and prevent evil from them. Of course their belief is not my belief There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah (Original) تمتد الأهرامات من أبو رواش بالجيزة حتى هوارة على مشارف الفيوم. وهي مباني ملكية بناها قدماء المصريين في الفترة 2630 ق.م. وحتى سنة 1530 ق.م. وقد تدرج بناؤها من هرم متدرج كهرم زوسر (3630 ق.م. – 2611 ق.م.) بسقارة إلى هرم مائل الشكل ثم إلى شكل الهرم الكامل المعروف والمتمثل في أهرامات الجيزة. وبنيت الأهرامات لأجل الحفاظ على مومياء فرعون ومساعدته في رحلته إلى الآخرة وصعوده إلى السماء. وقد بنى الملك خوفو الهرم الأكبر لدفنه فيه، وكان قدماء المصريين يعتقدون أن روح الملك تظل ترعاهم حتى بعد مماتهم، ثم إنها تصعد إلى السماء وتنضم إلى باقي الآلهة؛ ومن ثم يمكنه رعاية الأحياء على الأرض بإرسال فيضان النيل والنمو والرخاء ويمنع عنهم الشر. طبعآ دة معتقدهم مش معتقدى لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Crypto M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the most greatest and most monumental structures of our time - this is a must visit place for everyone, and you must enter all the areas that are permissible it is an underground city!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow... I am in awe of the first pyramid! What was accomplished in ancient Egypt defies the logic of what we understand of that time. Such an incredible experience! The tomb chamber is beautiful and in spectacular condition. Even the metropolis designed around the tomb are a sight to behold! Very nice to see some of the wall sculpting in and around the buildings. Egypt is doing a great job of maintaining these sites! Highly recommended
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Windy R. 6 months ago on Google • 161 reviews
    The Ancient Egyptians were amazing and talented people. This is definitely something to see.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shome S. 4 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    One of the first large pyramids that stand intact. consider going inside for an arduous but satisfying walk
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rizwan A. 2 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    During the off-season, there were fewer people. Our tour guide showed us everything in detail and took us around all 4 corners of the pyramid. Shared lots of important details of 1st ever built pyramid. Ŕ
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Was fortunate enough to come during the pandemic and we were practically the only people there. Once in a lifetime opportunity for photos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter M. 3 years ago on Google
    Unlike the great pyramid of Giza, this place is well managed, very clean and with no many merchants to bother you. Don't forget to take a historical photo in the entrance of the complex, imagine, a 4600 years old wall and still is reflective.. check the photos. Over 4600 years old construction, the oldest pyramid on planet Earth and the first building to be built with scaled bricks in thw whole.history of humanity. First was intended to be one level "Mastaba", but the responsible engineer Imhoteb then said "Why not build several mastabas over each other...". The place is HUGE, must have a car, visit during winter and with lots of water with you. Don't forget to visit the small museum next to the tickets booth, and taste the dates of the short palm tree there, it is free, delicious and very healthy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hanan K. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the first building in old Egypt, it is the first trial for building pyramids, the place is amazing, especially from inside, it makes you wonder how Egyptians carved inside the mountains
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emad O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The area of ​​Saqqara or the pyramid of Djoser, after crossing the entrance gate, do not forget to visit the Emihtoub Museum while it is on the way up to the pyramid area. A museum organized with parking spaces and clean bathrooms as well as the museum’s cafeteria is designed on the highest level of the museum display. The ticket to enter the pyramid includes a ticket to visit the museum (Original) منطقه سقاره او هرم زوسر بعد عبور بوابه الدخول لا تنسي ان تزور متحف اميحتوب وهو في طريق الصعود الي منطقه الهرم متحف منظم به اماكن لانتظار السيارات وحمامات نظيفه وكذلك كافتيريا المتحف مصمم علي اعلي مستوي من العرض المتحفي تذكره دخول الهرم تتضمن تذكره زياره المتحف
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kal M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the first Pyramid ever built, it had a different architectural design, 150 years later they improved the design and became what the other pyramids look like with 3 straight walls. On the way there you will see "Date Farms", last year Egypt was awarded #1 in date export in the world passing Saudi Arabia.
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  • 5/5 George K. 2 years ago on Google
    The oldest pyramid in Egypt. Build differently of the ones in Giza. Much less crowded than the ones in Giza
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica Mc C. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited the pyramid of Djoser in October 2021 with my tour group. We had the pleasure and permission to enter inside the newly renovated and recently opened in 2019. When entering the pyramid please be aware of the ceiling, it is about 5‘11“ high maybe 6 foot high in certain places. If capable visit the bottom of the pyramid to see the tomb at the bottom. which has been renovated.
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  • 5/5 Michael G W. 1 year ago on Google
    Out of all the places visited in a recent trip to Egypt, the Pyramid of Djoser was by far the most pleasant site! What makes it pleasant? 1. First thing I noticed is the energy of the site itself... calming and more relaxing (then most other sites). Not sure if we were lucky, but there weren't a TON of people here. It was so calming and relaxing place, people sat close or on the base of Pyramid meditating. Myself, personally, I felt those who built this Pyramid did it out of love and for a purpose (not being enslaved), knowing this will be for the purpose of the afterlife, knowing they personally were doing something so very profound for such a king they truly loved and admired. 2. You don't have (a ton of) the vendors following you trying to sell you something. 3. It's much more quite! Such amazing beautiful history in Egypt...
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  • 5/5 Aleksandra 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re in Egypt and going to Cairo you must visit Saqqara. It’s about 30min drive from the pyramids in Giza. This is home to the nation's oldest pyramid call the Step Pyramid of Djoser. You can visit both pyramids inside which was an incredible experience! I can still feel my legs two days after the walk! This place is not as busy with tourists as Giza and the tickets are cheaper too. Definitely recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 harun raşit a. 4 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    It’s inspiring its name the man that was region of egypt ancient time. Its first and it was biggest pyramid while building. It has a perfect engineering due to red pyramids. Red pyramid builded obliqued because of fault of engineering. Keofren whose was builded the biggest pyramids of world, he was carried to the sky This engineering spectatular masterwork. You have to visit there.
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  • 4/5 Basem B. 3 years ago on Google
    Now you can acess the Step pyramid from inside It was a unique experience to be inside 1st pyramid of Egypt
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven M. 3 years ago on Google
    Just incredible.. Smaller than the great pyramid, but no less impressive... Definitely worth a trip outside of Cairo!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amaya L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are no words but I have to use one: wonderful. A year ago I was. Looking forward to returning. Can not explain. You have to be there. (Original) No hay palabras pero si he de usar una: maravilloso. Hace un año que estuve. Deseando volver. No se puede explicar. Hay que estar ahí.
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  • 5/5 Emre'nin Seyir D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Pyramid of Zoser, the stepped pyramid or the step pyramid of Zoser, was built in the name of Pharaoh Zoser during the third dynasty of Egypt in the 27th century BC, 4,700 years ago. It is the first and oldest pyramid built in ancient Egypt. There are ceremonial grounds and some ceremonial structures and tombs right in front of the pyramid. (Original) Zoser Piramidi, basamaklı piramit ya da Zoser'in basamak piramidi, günümüzden 4 bin 700 yıl önce MÖ 27. yüzyıl'da Mısır'ın üçüncü hanedanı döneminde Firavun Zoser adına yapılmıştır. Antik Mısır'da yapılan ilk ve en eski piramittir. Piramitin hemen önünde tören alanı ve bazı törensel yapılar ve mezarlar vardır.
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  • 5/5 Ahmed O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dahshur contains an ancient Egyptian royal tomb, as well as a number of pyramids built between the years 2613-2589 BC [3] The pyramid of Senefru was the first pyramid of Dahshur, which was built during the reign of King Senefru, in which Senefru tried to build a smooth-sided pyramid, but as a result of some errors in cutting stones and the softness of the soil on which the pyramid was built, the pyramid bowed. [4] Therefore, Senefru ordered the construction of the second pyramid of Dahshur, the red pyramid with a height of 104 meters and an angle of inclination of 43 degrees. [5] This pyramid was known as "the red pyramid" for the use of red limestone in its construction, and it is believed that King Senefru is buried in this pyramid. [6] During the Twelfth Dynasty, King Amenemhat II built a pyramid in Dahshur, now called the White Pyramid. However, its sandy façade was eroded by weather factors, so limestone was used in other pyramids, and the stone collapsed, thus defiling the tomb of King Amenemhat II. King Senusret III also built another pyramid in Dahshur, as well as tombs for princesses Setathur and Mert. Also in Dahshur were found a number of royal tombs of royal princesses, which contained a large amount of jewels and elaborate jewelry. In addition to several small pyramids for royal princesses, south of Dahshur. Also in Dahshur were several large tombs of some officials of the ancient Egyptian and Middle Egyptian kingdoms around the pyramids of Dahshur. [9] [10] (Original) تحتوي دهشور على مقبرة ملكية مصرية قديمة، كما بها عدد من الأهرامات بُنيت في الفترة بين سنتي 2613-2589 ق.م.[3] كان هرم سنفرو أول أهرامات دهشور حيث بُني في عهد الملك سنفرو، حاول فيه سنفرو بناء هرم أملس الجوانب، لكن نتيجة بعض الأخطاء في قطع الأحجار وليونة التربة التي بني عليها الهرم، انحنى الهرم.[4] لذا أمر سنفرو ببناء هرم دهشور الثاني الهرم الأحمر بارتفاع 104م وبزاوية ميل 43 درجة.[5] اشتهر هذا الهرم باسم «الهرم الأحمر» لاستخدام الحجر الجيري الأحمر في بنائه، ويُعتقد أن الملك سنفرو مقبور في هذا الهرم.[6] في عهد الأسرة الثانية عشر، شيّد الملك أمنمحات الثاني في دهشور هرمًا يُسمّى الآن بالهرم الأبيض، غير أن واجهته الرملية تآكلت بسبب العوامل الجويّة، فاستخدمت أحجاره الجيرية في أهرامات أخرى، فإنهار الحجر، وتدنّس بذلك قبر الملك أمنمحات الثاني.[7] كذلك بنى الملك سنوسرت الثالث هرمًا آخر في دهشور، كما شيّد مقابر للأميرات سيتاثور وميرت.[8] كما تم العثور في دهشور على عدد من المقابر الملكية لأميرات ملكيات، احتوت على كمية كبيرة من الجواهر والمجوهرات متقنة الصنع. بالإضافة إلى عدة أهرامات صغيرة الحجم لأميرات ملكيات جنوب دهشور. كذلك تواجدت في دهشور عدة مقابر واسعة لبعض مسؤولي المملكتين المصرية القديمة والمصرية الوسطى حول أهرامات دهشور.[9] [10]
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  • 5/5 ALEX X. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The dream of being able to know this wonder of the extraordinary Egypt and many others will be possible with the grace of God in the next year.Also our gratitude to Memphis Tours and Esraa M. for the attention, advice and everything they provided, without which there would not have been It has been possible to carry out the ambitious project that we have undertaken and completed. (Original) El sueño de poder conocer esta maravilla del extraordinario Egipto y otras muchas será posible con la gracia de Dios en el próximo año.Tambien nuestro reconocimiento a Memphis Tours y Esraa M. por la atención, asesoramiento y todo lo brindado, sin lo cual no hubiera sido posible la realización del ambicioso proyecto que hemos encarado y concretado.
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  • 5/5 Robert C. 2 years ago on Google
    The first stone structure ever built, EVER!. And what a first attempt it is!!! 5,000 years later and vizier's Imhotep's creation still stands and awes. Unbelievable experience and for only 100 EGP. Recently restored sections do look a bit different than the ancient stonework, but the scaffoldings are gone and there are virtually no tourists around.
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  • 5/5 Silvia X. 2 years ago on Google
    Step pyramids- my guide told me if the economy under a certain pharaoh was better, so was the quality of the pyramid for this pharaoh. Of course the pharaohs built their tombs long before their demise. And one dynasty “recycling” building materials from pyramids from previous dynasty often happened too. There was one bas-relief depicting a hippo giving birth to a baby hippo and a croc was at hippo’s rear, opening his mouth and waiting to eat the new born. It was vivid and cartoonish funny.
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  • 5/5 Steven W. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible to think this is where it all began! Not as well known as Giza, but an absolute must visit. Great spot for exploring for a few hours with friends and family. The burial chambers are a lot of fun to enter. If you don’t want guides to force themselves on you, I recommend putting in earbuds. Problem solved. Overall fantastic! A+
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  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Pyramids and surrounding areas. We really enjoyed our visit and wish we had more time to explore. This had to be so majestic back when they were built and ceremonies were held here.
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  • 5/5 Evie 1 year ago on Google
    Why come to Egypt and not come to the oldest pyramids? This site was incredible and loved the contrast to Giza. We got an uber and then paid that driver to take us around - best plan we had! The site is quiet with not many people or vendors, leaving you to explore and take in the history. Would recommend coming here about 10-11am, probably earlier in the heat. You will be in awe and won't regret it.
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  • 5/5 The Ark Academy Z. 5 months ago on Google
    The pyramid is located in Saqqara, about 25 kilometers south of Cairo. It is a six-stepped pyramid, rising to a height of 62 meters. The pyramid is surrounded by a large complex of buildings, including temples, courtyards, and tombs. The Step Pyramid of Djoser is a significant archaeological site, as it provides insights into the early development of Egyptian architecture and engineering. It is also a testament to the power and wealth of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. The pyramid is open to visitors, and it is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can walk around the complex and explore the pyramid from the outside. They can also enter the pyramid through a narrow passageway, which leads to a burial chamber.
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  • 5/5 Nadja 1 month ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    This was our last stop of the day, so we were already pretty tired and hot. We did not go inside the step pyramid. We went inside a different pyramid, before getting there. The Pyramid of Djoser, (step pyramid) was built during the Third Dynasty and it is located in. Al Badrashin , Southwest of Cairo.

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 month ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    When you least expect, a guide runs away with your heart, and you wonder what her name is and why you didn't talk more with her! If only she was my guide... But my guide was a taxi driver resting in the taxi! :)

  • 5/5 Sean D. 4 weeks ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Amazing ancient structure in a pretty (desert with palms on the way in) place. Amazing to see and touch. Tempting not to give a high rating, because the lack of people was a highlight. Inside and out, I got to experience solo exploration at times. There were other people, some getting intense salespeople, but far from being overwhelming. The museum on the way in was enjoyable too. Well-presented artifacts and info.

  • 5/5 James G. 3 weeks ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Saqqara is such a fascinating area. Everyone knows the Giza pyramids but the Step pyramid is the first and the museum and area is worth a visit!

  • 5/5 TheBestof T. 1 month ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Number 1 place to visit when you come to Egypt. We loved it here. This is the oldest and one and only step pyramide in Egypt. We recommend it highly. If you would like to understand the story of this pyramide - contact us

  • 5/5 Omar Y. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Incredible, the Saqqara complex will always be a better option than Giza. Tons of artefacts, a very unique pyramid, coloured tombs and way less annoying street vendors and scammers. A beautiful escape from Cairo.

  • 5/5 Cherezaan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Wows - it's really magical to see this in person.

  • 5/5 Mohammed T. 4 years ago on Google
    The step pyramid of king Djoser was the first monumental building in stone in the history of mankind , Originally the tomb was intended to be a huge mastaba in stone , but it then underwent several extensions , Only later was the building changed into structure in four steps , these were extended again until the pyramidal form was finally reached in sixth stage, at a height of nearly 200 feet ( 60 M ) .

  • 5/5 Uli K. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see! Couldn't go in at the time but would surroundings were quite impressive already.

  • 5/5 Hamed A. 3 years ago on Google
    The oldest stone building on earth & the first pyramid built in Egypt

  • 4/5 meichi q. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was not as crowded as Pyramid of Giza. A bit of deserted feel. Incredible art from the wall of the ruins. Amazing place

  • 4/5 David T. 4 years ago on Google
    This is said to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt built by Imhotep. After you get in to the main open area if you walk left then left you will see a low, new wall. Look over the wall about 25 meters down to a burial pit for a sarcophagus that was abandoned. It shows you how deep the real one probably is. 1 star off for the most aggressive vendors and tomb minders we encountered in the 2 weeks. They still aren't as bad as the Great Wall of China.

  • 5/5 蔡賢諭 4 years ago on Google
    This is a place full of mysterious and magnificent pyramids and history which really impress me so much.

  • 5/5 Hazem H. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best sights in the world

  • 5/5 Ms. B. 4 years ago on Google
    Understanding the process of learning in those times. This pyramid was one that led to the perfection of construction prior to recognition of proper proportioning.

  • 5/5 Norma De Saint P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place near to dessert, scripture, bas- reliefs

  • 5/5 Andre L. 3 years ago on Google
    Renamed Pyramid of Tyme

  • 5/5 Šimon K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful pyramid. (Original) Krásná piramida.

  • 1/5 3n b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Shame the scavengers (Original) يخزي نضفو الزبايل

  • 5/5 ANH D. 3 years ago on Google
    The Pyramid of Djoser (kbhw-ntrw) is the oldest pyramid in the world. It was built more than 4.700 years ago; and it is older than any civilizations except China. The Pyramid of Djoser was to facilitate a successful afterlife for the king so that he could be eternally reborn. We stayed in the area for less than 48 hours at Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi hotel, which overlooks the majestic Nile River and has panoramic views of the great Giza Pyramids.

  • 5/5 Gonzalo V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sakkara the place where the Netcherjet funeral complex is located, ordered to be built by the pharaoh to Imhotep, it is the first pyramid that was built in Ancient Egypt and represents the passage from the mastabas to the colossal pyramids. This is King Zoser's Step Pyramid (Original) Sakkara el lugar donde se emplaza el complejo funerario de Netcherjet, mandado construir por el faraón a Imhotep, es la primera pirámide que se construyó en el Antiguo Egipto y supone el paso de las mastabas a las colosales pirámides. Esta es la Pirámide escalonada del Rey Zoser

  • 4/5 Krzysztof k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Fajne miejsce

  • 5/5 EGYPT V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Adoring (Original) العشق

  • 5/5 Moustafa idrissi h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) imhotep, the greatest architect in history (Original) imhotep , le plus grand architecte de l'histoire

  • 4/5 محمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Kings are buried under a mud-brick bench. But King Djoser who ruled from the year 2630 BC. Until 2611 BC. Its Step Pyramid, built at Saqqara, is a large square mastaba. (Original) الملوك يدفنون تحت مصطبة من الطوب اللبن . لكن الملك زوسر الذي حكم من سنة 2630 ق.م. حتي 2611ق.م. بني هرمه المدرج بسقارة وهو عبارة عن مصطبة مربعة كبيرة .

  • 5/5 الله �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very Very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very Very very very very very very very very very very very much Da very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very (Original) مكان رائع جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً جداً

  • 5/5 Alexandre Tadeu A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) worth knowing (Original) Vale a pena conhecer

  • 5/5 fayez p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Pyramid of Djoser was discovered during Napoleon's military campaigns in the period between 1798 AD and 1801 A.D., Djoser was the first king of the Third Dynasty and was the first to build a stone after it became common to build tombs of dry clay bricks. Up, forming a step pyramid, where it started with a square terrace with a height of about six meters, in contrast to what was common in the construction of the pyramids with a rectangular base, then Amhotep completed the construction with rectangular pans and the reason for this was not known. at that time. (Original) اكتُشف هرم زوسر خلال حملات نابليون العسكرية في الفترة الممتدة بين عامي 1798م و1801م، وقد كان زوسر أول ملوك الأسرة الثالثة وهو أول من بنى بالحجر بعد أن شاع بناء المقابر من الطوب الطيني الجاف، وقد بنى هرم زوسر وزيره أمحوتب بوضع مصطبات تصغر في الحجم مع الارتفاع للأعلى مُشكّلةً هرماً مُدرّجاً، حيث بدأه بمصطبة مربعة يبلغ ارتفاعها ستة أمتار تقريباً وذلك على عكس ما كان شائعاً في بناء الأهرام بقاعدة مستطيلة، ثمّ أكمل أمحوتب البناء بمصطبات مستطيلة ولم يُعرف السبب في ذلك، وعند انتهاء البناء كان ارتفاع هرم زوسر 62 متراً مُسجّلاً أعلى مبنى في ذلك الوقت.

  • 5/5 Mohamed A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Step Pyramid of Saqqara was built between 2737 BC and 2717 BC. This pyramid is located in the south of Giza in Egypt. It was built to remain a tomb for King Djoser. They built it for twenty years. In the year 1924, when they were searching for something inside the pyramid, they found the statue of Djoser only, and it was deformed as a result of criminals who tried to steal it at the end of the modern state, but it was intact and the statue is now in the Egyptian Museum (Original) هرم سقارة المدرج بنى فى الفترة ما بين 2737 ق.م و 2717 ق.م هذا الهرم موجود فى جنوب الجيزة فى مصر . اقيم ليبقى قبرا للملك زوسر . ظلو يبنو فيه مدة عشرين سنة . وفى سنة 1924 وهم يبحثون عن شي داخل الهرم وجدوا تمثال زوسر فقط و كان متشوه نتيجة المجرمين الذين حاولوا ان يسرقوه فى اخر الدولة الحديثة لكن كان سليما والتمثال هذا موجود حاليا فى المتحف المصرى

  • 5/5 Conrad M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the first pyramids, the step of Pharaoh Djoser then were rectified to the double slope and the rhomboid, the red to move to the Keops lined with white limestone perfect white, essential to visit. (Original) Una de les primeres piramides, la esgraonada del faraó Djoser despres es varen anar rectificant a la de doble vertent i la romboidal, la bermella per pasar a la de Keops folrada de calissa llia blanca perfecta , imprescindible de visitar.

  • 3/5 ابراهيم �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) جمیل

  • 1/5 Ahmed S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Help (Original) المساعده

  • 4/5 TIK TOK I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautifull (Original) Bellissimo

  • 5/5 Tayna M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth the visit for the history contemplated itself, however it is a "standard Egyptian" place, dirty, with many people approaching you all the time and asking for tips. Suggestion: go there early. It is far from the center of Cairo (about 1 hour by car). Around 11h-12h it gets very crowded and we can't enjoy it as much as when it's empty. (Original) Vale a pena a visita pela história contemplada em si, porém é um lugar "padrão Egípcio", sujo, com muitas pessoas te abordando o tempo todo e pedindo gorjeta. Sugestão: vá cedo pra la. Fica distante do centro do Cairo (cerca de 1h de carro). Por volta das 11h-12h fica muito cheio e não conseguimos aproveitar tanto quanto quando está vazia.

  • 5/5 Tejas Salvi 5. 4 years ago on Google
    The stepped pyramis is nothing but a wonder in the worlds it shows how wonderful was the architecture of early egyptians.Visit it but find a good guide for you as he will tell you the tales that the sands of time have to tell. overall a great experience while visiting it during my summner vacation hit a like if you find my review helful attaching some images of my visit below leave i like if u love them too

  • 5/5 Krishna K. 4 years ago on Google
    Just wonderful

  • 5/5 Cristina Baltasar L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have loved how every Egyptologist seems impossible that thousands of anise could make these constructions (Original) Me ha encantado como todo Egiptólogo parece imposible q hace miles de anís pudieran hacer esas construcciones

  • 5/5 Roger W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! Must see! Here we started with the pyramids (as stacked mastabas). It is unbelievable how much and what is still available after so long. (Original) Toll! Unbedingt ansehen! Hier ging es mit den Pyramiden los (als gestapelte Mastabas). Unglaublich, wie viel und gut nach so langer Zeit es noch Erhaltenes gibt.

  • 5/5 Petter A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An unforgettable experience (Original) Una experiencia inolvidable

  • 5/5 Mara V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lots of history (Original) Muita história

  • 5/5 malk a. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful and very nice

  • 4/5 محمد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Saqqara and the beauty of Saqqara O Ptoa tourism. Interesting and Hayat Father The whole science is seen in our history (Original) سقارة وجمال سقارة يا بتوع السياحه. اهتمام وحيات ابوكم العلم كله ينظر إلى تاريخنا

  • 5/5 Eduardo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting pyramid also the entire architectural complex (Original) Interesante piramide tambien todo el conjunto arquitectonico

  • 5/5 Mustafa S. 4 years ago on Google
    The stepped pyramid of Djoser which is the oldest stone structure in the world. It is not as huge as the pyramids in Giza, but its unique form of architecture has its own charm. The pyramid is built as six mastabas or steps, each being an additional layer which was unplanned at the inception of the construction. There is also a giant court in the periphery of the pyramid which is supposed to help the king to eternally perform the rituals associated with kingship in his afterlife.

  • 5/5 Oscar G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) She is the mother of all Egyptian pyramids !!! (Original) Es la madre de todas las pirámides Egipcias!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Ahmed MSOK J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 2020 The Pyramid of Zoser, included in the Saqqara Region, was opened to visit from the inside (below the pyramid) for the first time in history, after almost 14 years of restoration. (Original) 2020 تم افتتاح هرم *زوسر* المدرج بمنطقة *سقارة* للزيارة من الداخل (أسفل الهرم) وذلك لأول مرة فى التاريخ، بعد ١٤ سنة تقريباً من الترميم.

  • 5/5 Om yousif B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) magnificence (Original) روعه

  • 5/5 Tiago C. 4 years ago on Google
    First pyramid ever. It's a mandatory place to visit

  • 5/5 Aswin J. 4 years ago on Google
    The stepped pyramid is a true wonder of early Egyptian Architecture. Visiting with a good guide can help unearth the tales that the sands of time have to tell.

  • 5/5 Haitham A. 4 years ago on Google
    Oldest pyramid on earth

  • 1/5 Eric S. 4 years ago on Google
    boi

  • 4/5 steve s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Chanda Whitten I. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the beginning of pyramid building in Egypt, and you can be there! Go!

  • 5/5 Hassan I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Place to go and enjoy the historic place

  • 5/5 ZOLTAN S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place in Saqqara. Everyone has to see it! Just look at the pictures.

  • 5/5 Ehab T. 3 years ago on Google
    مكان اكتر من رايع wonderful place to enjoy the antient Egyptian history and art very near to Giza pyramids and Cairo city center

  • 5/5 Ahmed K. 3 years ago on Google
    It needs a full day to visit all places there. It is really huge place.

  • 5/5 ali a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pyramid of Djoser was built in the Saqqara cemetery northwest of the ancient city of Memphis, in order to bury King Djoser, the second king of the 3rd Pharaonic Dynasty in the Old Kingdom. The idea of ​​constructing the step pyramid of Djoser goes back to the engineer and doctor "Amhotep", known in ancient Egypt as the engineer of the funerary group in the pyramids of Giza. Amhotep was working as a minister for King Djoser and built the pyramid for him. The pyramid of Djoser is distinguished by its distinctive architecture in the form of terraces and terraces, and it is the oldest huge stone building in history. Inside the Twain Papyrus, the name of Djoser, the second king in the Third Pharaonic Dynasty, was recorded in red, as an indication of the distinction of this king, who ruled for nearly 29 years, and the Egyptian state at that time was known for its stability and building prosperity during his reign (2640-2611 BC). (Original) شُيد هرم زوسر في جبانة سقارة الواقعة شمال غرب مدينة ممفيس القديمة، من أجل دفن الملك زوسر ثاني ملوك الأسرة الـ3 الفرعونية بالدولة القديمة. وتعود فكرة تشييد هرم زوسر المدرج إلى المهندس والطبيب "أمحتب" المعروف في مصر القديمة بمهندس المجموعة الجنائزية في أهرامات الجيزة، أمحتب كان يعمل وزيراً لدى الملك زوسر وقام بتشييد الهرم من أجله. ويتميز هرم زوسر بمعماره المميز بشكل المدرجات والمصاطب، ويعد أقدم مبنى حجري ضخم في التاريخ، وظل زوسر وهرمه لهما مكانة مختلفة في تاريخ مصر القديمة رغم تشييد عشرات الأهرامات في منطقة الجيزة. وبداخل بردية توين سُجل اسم زوسر الملك الثاني في الأسرة الفرعونية الثالثة باللون الأحمر، كإشارة منهم إلى تميز هذا الملك، الذي حكم نحو 29 عاما، وعرفت الدولة المصرية وقتها بالاستقرار وازدهار البناء في عهده (2640- 2611) قبل الميلاد.

  • 5/5 sherif m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Saqqara pyramid is of great beauty and design (Original) هرم سقارة المدرج ورائع الجمال والتصميم

  • 5/5 Nesreen A. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful 😊

  • 5/5 Alessia G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the things that surprised me the most about Egypt was knowing that there are more than a hundred Pyramids throughout the country. I did not know the step pyramid, which was a real discovery for me. Too bad they were renovating it when we visited. Still, it was totally worth it. It is located in a desert area, a few km from a beautiful palm grove. In the distance you could see the red pyramid and that of Dashur. An amazing visit (Original) Una de las cosas que más me sorprendieron de Egipto fue saber que existen más de un centenar de Pirámides en todo el país. No conocía la piramide escalonada, con lo cual para mí fue todo un descubrimiento. Que pena que estuvieran reformandola cuando la visitamos. Aún así mereció muchísimo la pena. Se encuentra en una zona desértica, a escasos km de un palmeral precioso. A lo lejos se podían divisar la pirámide roja y la de Dashur. Una visita increíble

  • 5/5 andres l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing (Original) Increíble

  • 5/5 Ervin S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth checking out..... (Original) Érdemes megnézni.....

  • 4/5 Marwan A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The road is difficult and you need a car inside the pyramid (Original) الطريق صعب ومحتاج سيارة بداخل الهرم

  • 5/5 alaa g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of wonders (Original) من العجائب

  • 5/5 Abdelslam R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is like a fright, especially the corridors at the bottom of the pyramid (Original) مكان زى الفل خرااافة وخصوصا ممرات اسفل الهرم

  • 5/5 نادر �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Marawak O mother of the world (Original) ماروعك يا ام الدنيا

  • 5/5 sayed a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is characterized by the architecture of the ancient Egyptians (Original) يتميز بالهندسة المعمارية للقدماء المصريين

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 3 years ago on Google
    Only 1 Pyramid is Open to visit inside. Great creation

  • 5/5 lalit p. 3 years ago on Google
    Olded pyramid than ghiza pyramid

  • 5/5 Sharanagowd B. 3 years ago on Google
    Super architecture.

  • 4/5 Receb K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) wondrous (Original) عجيب

  • 5/5 يوميات ماجده �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I entered the pyramid from a while (Original) دخلت الهرم من فتره

  • 5/5 Sacré G. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to visit

  • 5/5 Mo'men M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The step pyramid of King Djoser is one of the most famous monuments in Egypt, and it constitutes an important historical turning point in ancient Egyptian funerary monuments, and is considered a revolution in stone architecture and the royal burial. In addition to its huge size, it was the first pyramid built by the ancient Egyptians and the oldest known stone building. The age of building the pyramid goes back to the beginning of the Third Dynasty, during the reign of King Nitrecht (2627-2648 BC), now known as Djoser, which is the most common. Before his reign, Egyptian kings and elites were buried in mastabas. The term "mastaba" refers to a type of funeral structure that was generally rectangular in shape and built over the burial pit, which was underground. The step pyramid consists of six mastabas that give the shape of the terraces, and the engineer Imhotep was probably the owner of this great innovation. At one end of the hierarchical group is located a building known as the southern cemetery, which is considered a symbolic tomb for King Djoser, perhaps reflecting his role as the king of Upper and Lower Egypt, and the hierarchical group contains some distinctive elements. And the renewal of his strength, and the stone chapels on the eastern side of the courtyard were used in this celebration, which ensured that the king would continue to renew his youth forever. (Original) يعتبر هرم الملك زوسر المدرج أحد أشهر المعالم الأثرية الأكثر شهرة فى مصر، ويشكل نقطة تحول تاريخية مهمة في الآثار الجنائزية المصرية القديمة ، كما يعتبر ثورة في الهندسة المعمارية الحجرية والدفن الملكي. بالإضافة لضخامة حجمه، فهو أول هرم بناه المصريون القدماء وأقدم بناء حجرى معروف. يرجع عمر بناء الهرم المدرج إلى بداية الأسرة الثالثة، فى عهد الملك نترخت (2627-2648 ق. م.) والمعروف الآن باسم زوسر وهو الأكثر شيوعاً. قبل عهده، كان الملوك والنخبة من المصريين يتم دفنهم فى مصاطب،  يشير مصطلح "المصطبة" إلى نوع من الهياكل الجنائزية التي كانت بشكل عام مستطيلة الشكل ومبنية فوق حفرة الدفن، والتي كانت تحت الأرض. ويتكون الهرم المدرج من ستة مصاطب تعطى الشكل المدرج، وربما كان المهندس إيمحتب هو صاحب هذا الابتكار العظيم. يقع عند احدى نهايات المجموعة الهرمية مبنى يعرف باسم المقبرة الجنوبية، والتى تعتبر مقبرة رمزية للملك زوسر ربما كانت تعكس دوره كملك لمصر العليا والسفلى، وتحتوى المجموعة الهرمية على بعض العناصر المميزة، فقد كان الفناءان أمام الهرم لإقامة احتفال سد، وهو احتفال يرمز لإعادة شباب الملك وتجديد قوته، وكانت المقاصير الحجرية الموجودة على الجانب الشرقى للفناء تستخدم فى هذا الاحتفال، مما يضمن استمرار الملك في تجديد شبابه إلى الأبد.

  • 5/5 مٱ �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful pyramids of Egypt ever (Original) من اجمل اهرامات مصر علي الاطلاق

  • 5/5 Mike E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Step Pyramid is located south of Cairo a few minutes from Giza. The tallest pyramid built by man at the time. An impressive piece of history. (Original) La Pirámide escalonada se encuentra al sur del Cairo a unos cuantos minutos de Guiza. La Pirámide más alta construida por el hombre en su momento. Un pedazo de historia impresionante.

  • 5/5 Magdy N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The effects of the Saqqara region and the rich liter dazzling Egypt (Original) اثار منطقه سقاره ومن اللتار المثر ابهار بمصر

  • 5/5 عماد أبو حسين �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) wonderful place (Original) مكان جميل جدا

  • 5/5 Iratxe Gutierrez U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked it very much, I doubted because they thought that with Giza the pyramids theme was already there, but it has been a pleasure to invest in coming to visit this place (Original) Me ha gustado muchisimo, dudaba porque pensaban que con Giza ya estaba el tema pirámides, pero ha sido un placer invertir en venir a visitar este lugar

  • 5/5 Timor M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place for sightseeing (Original) مكان جيد الزيارات السياحية

  • 5/5 Sajad R. 3 years ago on Google
    I wish to go to this place

  • 5/5 Mohamed Z. 3 years ago on Google
    I find that place full of mysteries... Everytime i go i discover something new. Very peaceful and great natural oasis and the pyramid with the other thombs nothing like Giza area. When you go to Giza Pyramids, it is done you have seen it. But for Sakkara you will never say no to go again and again. Definately advice you to stop at one of the local cafes on the way. Have your coffee or fresh juice while enjoying the palm forest view.

  • 5/5 Gennady T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Djoser's pyramid (Original) Пирамида Джосера

  • 5/5 Emad R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place made by the ancient Egyptians The ancient ancestors have no example in bone, engineering or medicine (Original) مكان من صنع المصرين القدماء الاجداد القدماء الزى ليس لهم مثال فى العظمه والهندسه والطب

  • 5/5 shaza g. 3 years ago on Google
    Super exciting site! So many things to see, very historically rich.

  • 1/5 Oliver S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is an absolute robbery, i could build this in my back garden for half the price and 100% more fun

  • 5/5 Hesham Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Surrowoosh, it is free (Original) مترحووووش فالحر خالص

  • 5/5 Diego de P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and unique place! (Original) Lugar lindo e único!

  • 3/5 Mustafa A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place if you like history, some people try to take advantage of you and sell you things at high prices, tips are important in this place (Original) مكان لطيف اذا كنت تحب التاريخ، بعض الاشهاص يحاولون استغلالك وبيع اشياء الك باسعار غالية، الاكراميات شي مهم في هذا المكان

  • 5/5 Abdalah A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pyramid of Djoser, the pyramid of Saqqara, or the step pyramid [according to whom?] Is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara necropolis northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. Built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. Built for him by his minister Imhotep. The engineer and doctor Amhotep was the principal architect of the vast funerary group in the pyramid's courtyard and the ceremonial structures surrounding it. The first Egyptian pyramid consisted of six mastabas built on top of each other, something that represented a tremendous development in the design of tombs in that era when one mastaba was only satisfied. The step pyramid of Djoser was 62 meters (203 feet) high, with a base area of ​​109 meters x 125 meters (358 feet x 410 feet), and was covered with polished white limestone. [2] The step pyramid was considered the first stone structure of its time, [3] although the enclosures known as the Director's Bridge appear to have preceded the construction of the pyramid. The pyramid was affected by an earthquake in 1992 that affected the structure of the pyramid and led to the fall of parts of the funerary group and it was the oldest pyramid in history. The site of the funerary city in Saqqara has been a part of the funerary sites of the city of Memphis, a World Heritage site since 1979. (Original) هرم زوسر أو هرم سقارة أو الهرم المدرج[وفقاً لِمَن؟] هو معلم آثري بجبانة سقارة شمال غرب مدينة ممفيس القديمة في مصر. بُني خلال القرن 27 ق.م لدفن الفرعون زوسر ؛ بناه له وزيره إمحوتب. وكان المهندس والطبيب أمحتب هو المهندس الأساسي للمجموعة الجنائزية الواسعة في فناء الهرم وما يحيطه من هياكل الاحتفالية يتكون أول هرم مصري من ست مصاطب بُنيت فوق بعضها البعض، شيء يمثل تطوراً هائلاً في تصميم القبور في ذلك العهد الذي كان يكتفي بمصطبة واحدة . يبلغ ارتفاع هرم زوسر المدرج 62 متر (203 قدم) ، مع وجود قاعدة بمساحة 109 م × 125 م (358 قدم × 410 قدم)، وكان مُغطى بالحجر الجيرى الأبيض المصقول.[2] يُعتبر الهرم المدرج أول بنية حجرية وقتها،[3] على الرغم من أن الحوش المعروفة باسم جسر المدير يبدو أنه سبق بناء الهرم. تأثر الهرم بزلزال وقع عام 1992 وأثر على بنية الهرم وأدى إلى سقوط أجزاء من مجموعة الجنائزية وكان اقدم هرم في التاريخ. يعتبر موقع المدينة الجنائزية في سقارة جزءا من المواقع الجنائزية لمدينة منف موقعا للتراث العالمي منذ عام 1979 .

  • 5/5 Mahmoud El Z. 3 years ago on Google
    🔥😍

  • 5/5 اختبر �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pyramid of Djoser, the pyramid of Saqqara, or the step pyramid is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara necropolis northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. Built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. Built for him by his minister Imhotep. The engineer and doctor Amhotep was the principal architect of the vast funerary complex in the pyramid's courtyard and the ceremonial structures surrounding it. (Original) هرم زوسر أو هرم سقارة أو الهرم المدرج هو معلم آثري بجبانة سقارة شمال غرب مدينة ممفيس القديمة في مصر. بُني خلال القرن 27 ق.م لدفن الفرعون زوسر ؛ بناه له وزيره إمحوتب. وكان المهندس والطبيب أمحتب هو المهندس الأساسي للمجموعة الجنائزية الواسعة في فناء الهرم وما يحيطه من هياكل الاحتفالية

  • 5/5 Abdelaziz M. 3 years ago on Google
    الهرم و الهدواء هناك تحفه

  • 5/5 Sherif I. 3 years ago on Google
    So amazing

  • 5/5 John Reddien (. 2 years ago on Google
    Once in a lifetime visiting one of the wonders of the world. 99 degrees by day dress cool and wear a hat.

  • 5/5 Khalid K. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool museum on the grounds of the pyramid.

  • 5/5 Protek I. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is much more attractive than the Giza Plateau pyramids.

  • 4/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic pyramid, with lots of history and newly opened tombs. There has been a lot of reconstruction of the older surrounding buildings, to give an idea of what they actually looked like before weathering got the better of them.

  • 4/5 Mohamed R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with a lot of history. Truth is that no one really knows what exactly is the real history. Just enjoy watching around.. Govt should keep the premises more clean with better facilities like restrooms...

  • 5/5 Tim J. 2 years ago on Google
    Another spectacular pyramid in Egypt

  • 5/5 Mark B. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic site, a little hard to get to find. ( use the ticket office as a destination in maps not the Pyramids location its self) After getting your tickets at the ticket office, you are able to drive up to very close to park. We paid our uber driver to stay and wait and take us back to central Cairo. You Do Not need to have a guide with you. There are gentlemen in each tomb to explain for a small tip. Much easier than a guide who is with you all of the time. Explore the area...absolutely huge and beautiful.

  • 5/5 Alexander H. 2 years ago on Google
    I like the Saqqara pyramids more than the Giza pyramids. There is a lot more to explore, and significantly fewer tourists and peddlers. The archeologists are always discovering something new here.

  • 5/5 Ahmed M. 1 year ago on Google
    Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Saqqara is one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments—and rightfully so. It constitutes a significant historical turning point in ancient Egyptian funerary monuments, revolutionizing stone architecture and royal burials. In addition to its beauty and monumental scale, it is not only the very first pyramid that the ancient Egyptians ever built, but also the oldest known ancient Egyptian stone structure. The sheer age of the Step Pyramid is astounding. It was built in the early Third Dynasty, during the reign of King Netjerykhet (c.2667–2648 BC), who is now more well-known as Djoser.

  • 5/5 David E. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Another type of pyramid form. It is a stepped pyramid, and the site is not far from the Giza complex. Definitely worth visiting if you get the chance. The crowds are not as huge as in Giza and there are plenty of areas that allow people to walk in and view the inside of tombs and such. Wear comfortable shows as walking in and out can be slippery. There are restaurants nearby that serve great food.

  • 4/5 Ryan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really worth the visit, how ever the site has alot of garbage and the site is not well taken care off. It's a shame to see trash littered around such an important historical monument. It is just like the rest of Cairo. Be aware of the large tour groups, either get there early or after 11 am.

  • 5/5 Joy F. 9 months ago on Google
    Mastaba, the tombs of kings or nobles of early Egypt, are stacked in several layers and gradually become smaller as they go upwards. The oldest is the pyramid of King Djoser, the second king of the 3rd dynasty (c. 2660 BC) at Saqqara, which is a six-story mastaba, with a base of 108 × 120 m and a height of 60 m. The Stepped Pyramid is located about 30 minutes away by car from the commonly known Giza Pyramids. There are fewer people than the Giza Pyramids, so you can look around slowly. There is Imhotep Museum, so you can get a good idea of ​​the situation and history at the time. The museum is very well done and I highly recommend it as a must-visit place. In the temple around the pyramid, you can see that the workers raised each brick one by one according to the architect's design at the time. The 15th double door located at the southeast corner of the eastern façade served as the actual passage. Pairs of towering bastions stood on both sides of the double door, and entering through the door led to the colonnaded corridor. After passing through the thick wall through the double door, the colonnaded corridor came out. The colonnaded corridor, roughly facing southeast, consists of about 40 columns, each 6m high, facing each other in pairs. The columns are hewn in the shape of bundled reed stalks, and at one time supported a limestone ceiling carved in the shape of a palm tree. However, now all the limestone ceilings have collapsed, leaving only the pillars. Judging from the fact that there is a pedestal with statues between the pillars, it is presumed that the statues of Djoser and the gods were enshrined there, but none exist. What is unique is that a wall connected to the pillar was erected behind the pillar, but I am only guessing that more walls were built because he was concerned that the pillars would not properly support the ceiling due to the lack of construction technology at the time.

  • 4/5 Paul B. 8 months ago on Google
    Worth seeing as this is an early pyramid. Spoilt by hagglers wanting to sell you their wares or services. Far more info available just Googling.

  • 5/5 John L. D. 1 year ago on Google
    I actually enjoyed this site more than the other pyramids. There were less people hassling you to buy souvenirs. That said, see them all. Good areas for photos here. Camel rides here are not as nice as at the Great Pyramid. This is an excellent way of seeing the difference over history of pyramid construction.

  • 4/5 Charles 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place with amazing history. Let down by lack of shade and the ticket men not letting us take our time inside. He wanted us to leave despite there being nobody else. Probably could have tipped him to let us stay. Not a lot of shade so be careful

  • 4/5 kvzhdist 9 months ago on Google
    A stunning ancient pyramid, the well known landmark in Saqqara. If you want to enter, be aware the "All-inclusive" pass does not include entrance. You have to purchase additional tickets.

  • 5/5 Rolly Hay h. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit. Final someone with a bigger ego than Kanye, but you have to go back 4700 years.

  • 5/5 Zeynep G. 1 month ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    There will be many people there trying to guide you, but the guy in a long gray dress, a little overweight, short and with colorful eyes, is very sweet and explains everything very well. Of course, he will ask you to leave him a little tip after your tour is over, but he deserves it. You should definitely see this place, there are many excellent graves. You can spend a full day.✨


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