Why Was Saqqara Built?
Amenophis Iii Built a New Temple at Saqqara for the Memphite God Ptah, and the Apis Bulls – Symbols of Osiris the God of the Underworld – Were Buried at...
Amenophis III built a new temple at Saqqara for the Memphite god Ptah, and the Apis Bulls – symbols of Osiris the god of the underworld – were buried at Saqqara as well. Because of the military importance of Memphis, many official and generals settled there and were buried at Saqqara.
Why is Saqqara so important?
During the periods after the New Kingdom, when several cities in the Delta served as capital of Egypt, Saqqara remained in use as a burial ground for nobles. Moreover, the area became an important destination for pilgrims to a number of cult centres.
When was Saqqara founded?
Most striking is the famous Step Pyramid, built in the 27th century B.C. by Djoser, the Old Kingdom pharaoh who launched the tradition of constructing pyramids as monumental royal tombs.
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