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- Memphis and Saqqara
Memphis and Saqqara
Memphis and Saqqara are small towns today, but in ancient Egypt
they were great cities and seats of power, an identity still
traceable in the ruins and relics in each. Memphis is home to the
Temple of Ptah, which includes the Colossus of Ramses II, a 33 foot
(10m) statue near the entrance, and a small museum.
Only 1.8 miles (3km) away is the plateau of Saqqara, where
visitors will find a vast Saqqara Necropolis, containing many
cemetaries, pyramids, mastabas and private tombs, including the
Mastaba of Ti, the Pyramid of Teti I, and the Unas Causeway and
Pyramid of Unas. One of the most famous structures in Saqqara is
the Step Pyramid of Djoser, also known as the Step Tomb due to its
rectangular base. Saqqara is also home to the Imhotep Museum.
Memphis and Saqqara together make a popular excursion from
Cairo. There isn't much in the way of entertainment, dining, or
accommodation however, so most visitors take a day trip while
staying in the capital.
Information & Facts
Admission
Saqqara Necropolis: LE60 adults, LE30
students
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.
Opening Times
Saqqara Necropolis: Daily 8am-5pm