Kagemni Tomb — Attraction in Giza

Visited in September 2024 This was an amazing tomb full of extremely interesting and colorful hieroglyphics that has unbelievably kept its color this many years later. Not to be missed!

Kagemni was buried in the largest mastaba in the Teti cemetery in Saqqara. The mastaba was constructed of large blocks of limestone. Part of the mastaba consists of a chapel with six rooms, a pillared hall, five magazines, two chambers containing boats, a serdab and a staircase which gives access to the roof. The chapel walls are decorated and so are the walls of the burial chamber, which was located at the bottom of a shaft. The burial chamber contained an inscribed stone sarcophagus with a wooden coffin inside it.

The tomb consists of a hall right after the entrance, followed by a pillared hall and then a suite of rooms to the north of the pillared hall. The entrance hall contains scenes of daily life, including a scene with dancers. The pillared hall shows scenes of Vizier Kagemni on a boat which is accompanied by a small papyrus skiff carrying three men. There are scenes of fishing and scenes of the wildlife including crocodiles, dragonflies and frogs. Other scenes in the pillared hall show cattle, including a man carrying a calf and a cow being milked.

The rooms off the pillared hall show Kagemni in a carrying chair with attendants. This scene includes several of his titles. Other scenes in this room show birds including a scene where geese are being force fed. Another scene shows hyenas being force fed, in a manner very similar to that in the tomb...

The tomb of Kagemni is one of the most well-preserved and beautifully decorated mastabas in Saqqara, dating back to the 6th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, during the reign of King Teti. Kagemni was a high-ranking official who held the title of Vizier, making him one of the most influential figures of his time.

The tomb is renowned for its elegant and detailed reliefs, which depict various scenes of daily life, including fishing, hunting, farming, and banquets with musicians and dancers. The depictions of animals and birds, shown in their natural movements, highlight the exceptional artistic skills of the Old Kingdom craftsmen. The tomb also features ceremonial and offering scenes, reflecting Kagemni’s status and religious beliefs.

Architecturally, the tomb follows the classic mastaba design, with multiple chambers adorned with finely carved inscriptions and images. The entrance leads into a series of rooms, including an offering hall, where a false door was placed to allow Kagemni’s spirit to receive offerings from the living. Despite its antiquity, the tomb has retained much of its original splendor, making it an invaluable source for understanding the art, culture, and religious practices of ancient Egypt.

Today, the tomb of Kagemni remains a key attraction in the Saqqara necropolis, offering visitors a glimpse into the sophisticated artistry and daily life of one of Egypt’s most fascinating...

Saqara Village is full of history and a large number of Ancient Egyptians monuments and Burial areas. on your way to Saqara you feel the fragrance of the past..from the unpaved roads to the little boys riding donkeys carrying their goods to the market, to women carrying supply on their heads to the market. Mastaba of Kagmini is actually a tomb of the Kagmini, the minister of King Teti. The tomb was discovered in 1843 and it consists of several chambers decorated with scenes of daily life, including scenes of dancing, hunting, poultry fattening, presentation of offering and shrubs. The decoration of one of the tomb rooms is specially dedicated to the transportation of the seven sacred oils, which are absolutely necessary for the resurrection ritual and their...