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It's amazing to believe that Memphis was once the 'glorious' capital of Old Egypt - it has as good as disappeared. Settled around 3100 BC, all that remains is an open-air museum and a small 'contemporary' settlement. 25kms south of Cairo, in itself, Memphis would not be worth the effort if it was not for the fact that it is only 3kms from its necropolis, the spectacular Saqqara.
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More of 'out of Cairo' than 'off the beaten track' as Memphis and Saqqara are well within the normal tourist sites of the Egyptian capital. Personally, I felt this was more impressive than the Pyramids themselves. Admittedly, the Stepped pyramid is not as impressive, but the overall site is much more interesting, with many tombs (Mastaba) open to the public (with fine examples of ancient wall paintings and statuory), and the famed frieze of cobras. The complex is older than Giza, with the Stepped Pyramid being, when built, the largest stone structure (and many see it as the 'beginning of architecture') Whilst straightforward, it can be a hassle to get to, hence the reason why most people travel to Saqqara on an organised tour. The extensive layout means you need to maximise time here: travelling by public transport would seriously undermine the time available.
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Some of the Mastabi are open to the public and are a must see on any visit to Saqqara. There are some extraordinary reliefs and statuory, all of which have helped archaelogists understand the way of life (and death) of the 5th Dynasty. It's a bit of a schlepp round the site to see them all, but definately worth it.
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freddie18 Wed Aug 20, 2008 23:39 UTC
The information on your Cairo page gave me a big picture of what to expect when I visit the city in October. It gave me an idea on what not to miss. Thanks for sharing. | Homanded Mon May 28, 2007 12:10 UTC
We were blown away with Cairos pollution and crowds also but, agree, no where else like it. We loved the food though! Your photography is brilliant! Homer | gilabrand Wed May 9, 2007 13:38 UTC
One day I hope to get to Cairo. I was checking out the airfare recently for this 1 hour trip and it is incredibly high... | MM212 Tue May 1, 2007 18:07 UTC
Great Cairo page, with excellent photographs. Very interesting seeing Cairo of 7 years ago. I just returned and Ibn Tulun and it surroundings have been cleaned up. Cheers! |
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