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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Saqqara

Saqqara, Egypt

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 35 2026
Saqqara

The Step Pyramid of Djoser lies in the Saqqara necropolis south of Giza, near Memphis. Visitors walk the walled funerary complex with its colonnaded entrance and Sed festival courtyard, and can enter the pyramid's interior.

Highlights

  • Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • Colonnaded entrance
  • Sed festival courtyard

Good to know

  • Extra ticket needed to enter pyramid
  • Site is hot, bring water and sun protection
  • Arrange a taxi driver to wait

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