Pyramid of Userkaf — Attraction in Giza

It was built around 2490 BC for Pharaoh Userkaf, founder of the Fifth Egyptian Dynasty. It is located within the range of the pyramids of Saqqara to the northeast of the pyramid of Djoser. The pyramid was built using stones and rubble for the foundation. The pyramid is now destroyed and resembles a conical hill in the sands of Saqqara, a wonderful placeFrom the outside, the pyramid looks like a large pile of rubble. But it's still worth a visit! The corridors and the burial chamber are decorated from the inside (in contrast to the pyramids of Giza), and the pyramid is right next to the step pyramid. Early in the morning there are no crowds here and you can look at...

A type grave called "well" that was discovered by a team of archaeologists near the Saqqara area has provided valuable information about its owner. This well tomb is six meters deep and measures approximately 14 x 14 meters and is divided into several sections separated by vaults. At about 16 meters, a double sarcophagus, partially damaged, was found, which was made of two solid blocks of white limestone, with an inner anthropoid sarcophage embedded. This sarcophagus made of basalt has verses from chapter 72 of the "Book of the...

One of the smaller pyramids in the main Saqqara area known as the ruined Pyramid. This may not be the case anymore, but when I visited the tomb was open and visitors with a guide were permitted to enter and climb down under the structure to the...