Dahshur features the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both of which are recognized Old Kingdom buildings. The Bent Pyramid was the first attempt to build a smooth-sided pyramid, while King Sneferu ordered the construction of Dahshur's second pyramid, The Red Pyramid. Once built, the pyramid was considered a success.
Saqqara was the vast necropolis of the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and is home to the nation's oldest pyramid: the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Aside from being home to Egypt's oldest pyramid, Saqqara is the largest archaeological site in the country.
Discover the secrets of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the final of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and meet the mysterious Sphinx.
The Valley Temple "Mummification Temple" is an ancient Egyptian temple near Sphinx. It highlights the ancient Egyptians' amazing architectural talent.
