Memphis and Sakkara, Cairo

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A pose at the bottom of Step
Pyramid

It is believed as the oldest pyramid in Egypt. The entrance was less than 50LE in February 2007 but I believe it may increase by time. Always half price for the student card holders. The Sakkara area is a quite big one, it takes a long walking from the entrance ticket desk. Take a tour package from your hotel or any travel agency. Usually will be 50US$ each with the Giza tour, Sound and the light show, a car and a tour guide. It will be very dusty, windy, and hot in this area. Wear shoes, sunblock, sunglasses and hat/cap. Dont forget to bring water. You still can feel the heat even on winter time. Many things you may see in this Sakkara area. The step pyramid, the court room, the tombs, the door or spirit, you will see the real ancient egyptian alphabet painted on the wall in here too. I may say the historical things in Sakkara are more than the ones in Giza pyramids area. Do not miss it.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: The Colonede/Court Room, Sakkara	Tip Rating:

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on March 26, 2007

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The Court/Colonede, Front
View, Sakkara

The Court room is the entrance of Step Pyramid in Sakkara. It is also called colonede, as you may see 40 colons, presenting 20colons for each north and south of Egypt. Everything inside the court room was originally located there, except the pathway and one small block in the middle of the pathway area. Great architecture of the ancient civilization.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: Memphis Museum (Ramses II room)	Tip Rating:

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on March 15, 2007

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Ramses II, from the upper
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The Ramses II room will be located in Memphis Museum, the entrance fee will be included in Memphis Museum ticket (30LE,in February 2007). The room will located on your right, behind the security checking. You can take pictures inside. The best pictures should be taken from the first floor. There will be stairs on your left after after the room`s entrance. The huge statue of Ramses II was too difficult to be moved to other places, so they built the museum on the location where they have found this.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: Memphis Museum (General)	Tip Rating:

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on March 15, 2007

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Ramses II, Walk Like An
Egyptian

The Memphis museum is surrounded by stone wall and just next to the Sakkara pyramids area.The entrance fee in February 2007 was 30LE.It may increase after it. The great things to see will be Ramses II`s room, Ramses II`s sphinx, Ramses II`s statue, limestone sarchopagus and statues. There will be some vendors at the left side and some may follow you to offer gifts. Just be careful, dont try to entertain when any vendors will come to you and give you something. One of our tour mate was facing the problem to leave that area. The vendor has given him `a small hospitality gift`, he tried to refused it and the vendor just said it was only a free gift. He was running after him after few minutes for the tip. Check out the pictures.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: King Djozer`s Tomb	Tip Rating:

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on March 26, 2007

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King Djozer`s Tomb, Steps
Pyramid Shakkara Egypt

It is located at Steps Pyramid, the opposite side of the collonete area. King Djozer was the one believed built the Step Pyramid. During the Pharoonic time, they used to have two tombs. One tomb for the body and the heart (they believed, heart is significantly important for the second life) and the other tomb will be the organs they removed for the mummification process). This tomb will be for the body and the heart of King Djozer and totally covered by the stones. You may peep the tomb from a small hole, facing the tomb. There is a good story for this tomb. While peeping the tomb and staring the King eyes, you may make a wish and it will come true. I made a wish there, I am still waiting for it to come true.:-))

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	Memphis and Sakkara: The first pyramid built :- Zoser's Step Pyramid	Tip Rating:

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on July 12, 2005

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The Step Pyramid

This site is an absolute MUST. The reconstructed walls, the pyramid itself are fantastic. they had far more impact on me than the Great Pyramid at Giza. I loved the feet, which are all that remain of a group of figures.. There is so much to see-Mereruka's tomb, the tomb of Ti and the Pyramids of Teti and Unas. All give a true picture of life in Ancient Egypt, and are a must if you can't get down to Luxor. Those with claustraphobia or back troubles could manage the Pyramid of Teti , just.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: Sakkara, the first building in the history	Tip Rating:

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on May 16, 2005

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Amazing! Simply amazing, huge and eternal! When you take the first step into the room where the statue is located, you will never be able to breath! Wow! Such a beautifull and big statue of one of the most wellknown pharaon! There are no more words that has to be said, simply get here and check it with your own eyes! The entry fees is 25 L.E.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: Dahshur	Tip Rating:

By uglyscot

on May 7, 2004

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The Bent Pyramid of Sneferu

More pyramids that preceded that of Khufu. The Red Pyramid is the first true pyramid. It appears red from a distance but is actually made from yellow stone. Inside is a bit tough but according to my son, worth it. The Bent Pyramid is another of Sneferu's pyramids, like the Red Pyramid. The builders had to alter the slope part way up, thus giving it a bent shape. It also has a fair amount of white outer covering. Both pyramids, and other collapsed ones, are on a wide open plain. Getting there takes you past some interesting scenery with sand dunes.

Directions: quite well signposted, but quite a distance through the village and out until you reach a checkpoint.


	Memphis and Sakkara: Sakkara, the first building in the history	Tip Rating:

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on May 16, 2005

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Sakkara, in the world’ known as the first “rock building” is a compelte different Pyramid. As anyone could detect, this is one of the first try to reach the perfection of Gizah. To get to Saqqara, you gotta overtake the temple of saqqara, (chek the other pic). The Pyramid is located in the middle of the desert and the sun can obvioulsy be a problem during the first afternoon, so take care. The entry fee is 35 L.E.

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	Memphis and Sakkara: Sakkarah	Tip Rating:

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on March 31, 2004

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We decided at the last minute to go to Sakkarah. We did not think we would have time but afetr seeing the Pyramids and Sphynz it was about 2:30 pm. Our driver said we may make it in time but that it closed early during Ramadan. It is a fair drive there but at the speed we were going it did not take too long. We did some serious low flying. We were a few minutes late but a little baksheesh solved that problem. I am very glad we went not only to see the pyramid and thombs but also to get out of Cairo and see some of its surroundings. For those of you with kids the collonaded walk provides a good opportunity to play hide and seek LOL!