THE lost tomb of an ancient Egyptian royal doctor that dabbled in ... a vast burial ground often described as a "city of the dead". The stunning burial chamber is believed to date back over ...
Saqqara is located about 25 miles southwest of Cairo as "one of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history," says the Ministry’s website. It adds, "Saqqara is truly an open-air museum ...
Saqqara, located in the ancient city of Memphis, acts as an “open-air museum” because of the rich history on its soil, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.