Apart from its eroding pyramids, Saqqara was known ... Removing the intricately carved wooden lid revealed a glint of gold: A second coffin was nested inside, complete with gilded mask.

In a preprint paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt—believed to be the oldest of the seven monumental pyramids and potentially constructed about 4,500 ...

The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in ...

This discovery occurred during the mission’s work in the Saqqara archaeological site ... shown that these statues were located in a room next to King Djoser’s Step Pyramid and were moved to the tomb ...

The sarcophagi have remained unopened since they were buried more than 2,500 years ago near the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, said Neveine el-Arif, a spokeswomen for the Ministry of ...

Map of the Saqqara plateau showing the water course from the Gisr el-Mudir dam to the water treatment facility near Djoser pyramid. The water is then transferred to the pyramid's network of pipes ...

You can get in touch with Theo by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English. The pyramids may have been built using a sophisticated hydraulic system, according to a new study in Egypt.

Zahi Hawass announced the groundbreaking discovery in the Saqqara necropolis ... were initially housed in a chamber near Djoser's Step Pyramid and relocated to Prince Waser-If-Re's tomb during ...

It's also pretty convenient to get to Saqqara; simply fly into ... a ceiling painted deep blue with gold stars, mirroring the night sky. In front of this pyramid lies a cemetery filled with ...

Movie"In the heart of the Egyptian desert lies the immense necropolis of Saqqara. This unique site, which brings together dozens of fascinating pyramids and tombs, houses the oldest collections of ...