Sakkara

[ suh-kahr-uh ]

/ səˈkɑr ə /

Saqqara.

Definition for sakkara (2 of 2)

Saqqara

[ suh-kahr-uh ]

/ səˈkɑr ə /

a village in S Egypt, S of Cairo: site of the necropolis of ancient Memphis; step pyramids; mastabas.

The great antiquity of the tombs at Sakkara makes these of importance, although much of the work is inferior to that at Thebes.

The Critic in the Orient |George Hamlin Fitch
Cholula has been compared to the groups of Dachour, Sakkara and the step pyramid of Médourn.

The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria |W. Scott-Elliot
Close to Sakkara are the dense palm-groves of Bedrashen, which surround and cover the site of ancient Memphis.

Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt |R. Talbot Kelly
Three pyramids were constructed at Gizeh and four other groups at Sakkara, the site of the ancient city of Memphis.

The Critic in the Orient |George Hamlin Fitch

In addition to the pyramids, Sakkara has many tombs of the greatest interest, two of which I will describe.

Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt |R. Talbot Kelly