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Saqqarah

Saqqarah

9.9
An ancient town in northern Egypt with some of the oldest pyramids like the Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • proper noun
: Saqqarah
  • The Step Pyramid at Saqqarah is considered one of the world's oldest stone monuments.

Examples

  • The Step Pyramid at Saqqarah is considered one of the world's oldest stone monuments.

  • Archaeologists discovered new tombs near Saqqarah that shed light on Egypt's Old Kingdom.

  • Many tourists visit Saqqarah to see its impressive collection of ancient tombs and pyramids.

  • The Saqqarah site is famous for its ancient pyramids.

  • Many tourists visit Saqqarah every year.

  • Many tourists visit Saqqarah to see its impressive collection of ancient tombs and pyramids.

  • Archaeologists discovered new tombs near Saqqarah that shed light on Egypt's Old Kingdom.

Synonyms

Saqqara
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3 9.5

An ancient Egyptian site with very old pyramids and tombs

is the town form emphasizing the settlement rather than the general site
Sakkara
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1 9.7

A town in northern Egypt with some of the oldest pyramids

names the Step Pyramid, providing a specific monument detail

Surface Forms

Saqqarah main

Etymology

Saqqarah comes from the ancient Egyptian god Sokar, who was seen as a 'god of the dead' and was linked to burial places. So the name fits: Saqqarah is a famous burial place near Memphis, with very old pyramids and many tombs.