The Sacred Animal Necropolis at North Saqqara: The Cults and Their Catacombs
The Sacred Animal Necropolis at North Saqqara: The Cults and Their Catacombs
North Saqqara is, for many reasons, a special place. It was special to the ancient Egyptians as the necropolis in which some of the most important figures in Egyptian history were buried, ranging from officials and kings of the Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom to high officials of the Amarna Period and beyond. The Sacred Animal Necropolis at Saqqara is also special. North Saqqara is, however, important for another reason. It is the location of the first pyramid, that of King Djoser of the Third Dynasty (2649–2575
Keywords: North Saqqara, Egyptians, necropolis, Amarna Period, Imhotep
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