The Serapeum in Saqqara - Egypt Light Tours (1)

The Serapeum in Saqqara

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The Serapeum is located northwest of the Djoser Complex in the Saqqara Necropolis, which is part of the Memphis Necropolis. The Serapeum was dedicated to burying the Apis calf. Who is Apis? It is believed that Apis is the incarnation of the god Ptah, the main god of Memphis in ancient Egyptian mythology. Apis lived…

Saqqara Necropolis - Egypt Light Tours (3)

Saqqara Necropolis

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Saqqara Necropolis is located 40 km southwest of Cairo. It is a very important part of Memphis Necropolis, and it is one of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history. Maybe the name Saqqara is derived from the name of the god Sokar (God of death) of this region. Saqqara area is considered as…